[Journal of the House of Representatives, 1998]
[Tuesday, January 27, 1998 (1)]
[Pages 1-38]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
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JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
Begun and held at the Capitol, in the City of Washington, in the
District of Columbia, on Tuesday, the twenty-seventh day of January, in
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, being the second
session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress, held under the Constitution
of the United States, and in the two hundred and twenty second year of
the independence of the United States.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1998 (1)
The SPEAKER announced that this being the day fixed by Public Law 105-
140, One Hundred Fifth Congress, enacted pursuant to the 20th Amendment
of the Constitution, for the meeting of the Second Session of the 105th
Congress, called the House to order.
para.1.1 call of the house
The SPEAKER ordered that the Clerk utilize the electronic system to
ascertain the presence of a quorum, and the following-named Members
responded.
para.1.2 [Roll No. 1]
Abercrombie
Ackerman
Aderholt
Allen
Andrews
Armey
Bachus
Baesler
Baker
Baldacci
Ballenger
Barcia
Barr
Barrett (NE)
Barrett (WI)
Bartlett
Barton
Bateman
Bentsen
Bereuter
Berman
Berry
Bilbray
Bilirakis
Bliley
Blumenauer
Blunt
Boehlert
Boehner
Bonilla
Bonior
Borski
Boswell
Boucher
Boyd
Brown (CA)
Brown (FL)
Bryant
Bunning
Burr
Burton
Buyer
Callahan
Calvert
Camp
Campbell
Canady
Cannon
Cardin
Carson
Castle
Chabot
Chambliss
Chenoweth
Christensen
Clay
Clayton
Clement
Clyburn
Coble
Coburn
Collins
Combest
Cook
Cooksey
Costello
Cox
Crane
Crapo
Cubin
Cummings
Cunningham
Danner
Davis (FL)
Davis (VA)
Deal
DeFazio
DeLauro
DeLay
Dickey
Dicks
Dingell
Dixon
Doggett
Dooley
Doolittle
Doyle
Dreier
Duncan
Dunn
Edwards
Ehlers
Ehrlich
Emerson
Engel
English
Eshoo
Etheridge
Evans
Everett
Farr
Fattah
Fawell
Fazio
Filner
Foley
Forbes
Ford
Fossella
Fox
Franks (NJ)
Frelinghuysen
Frost
Gallegly
Gejdenson
Gekas
Gephardt
Gibbons
Gilchrest
Gilman
Gingrich
Goode
Goodlatte
Goodling
Gordon
Goss
Granger
Green
Greenwood
Gutierrez
Gutknecht
Hall (OH)
Hall (TX)
Hamilton
Hansen
Harman
Hastert
Hastings (FL)
Hastings (WA)
Hayworth
Hefley
Herger
Hill
Hilleary
Hilliard
Hinojosa
Hobson
Hoekstra
Holden
Hooley
Horn
Houghton
Hoyer
Hulshof
Hutchinson
Hyde
Jackson (IL)
Jackson-Lee (TX)
Jefferson
Jenkins
John
Johnson (CT)
Johnson (WI)
Johnson, E. B.
Johnson, Sam
Jones
Kanjorski
Kaptur
Kasich
Kelly
Kennedy (MA)
Kennedy (RI)
Kennelly
Kildee
Kilpatrick
Kim
Kind (WI)
King (NY)
Kingston
Kleczka
Klink
Klug
Kolbe
Kucinich
LaFalce
LaHood
Lampson
Lantos
Largent
Latham
Lazio
Leach
Levin
Lewis (CA)
Lewis (GA)
Lewis (KY)
Linder
Lipinski
Livingston
LoBiondo
Lofgren
Lucas
Luther
Maloney (CT)
Maloney (NY)
Manton
Manzullo
Martinez
Mascara
Matsui
McCarthy (MO)
McCarthy (NY)
McCrery
McDermott
McGovern
McHale
McHugh
McInnis
McIntyre
McKeon
McKinney
McNulty
Meehan
Meek
Menendez
Metcalf
Mica
Millender-McDonald
Miller (CA)
Miller (FL)
Minge
Mink
Moran (KS)
Moran (VA)
Morella
Murtha
Myrick
Nadler
Nethercutt
Neumann
Ney
Northup
Norwood
Nussle
Oberstar
Obey
Olver
Owens
Oxley
Packard
Pallone
Pappas
Pascrell
Pastor
Paul
Paxon
Pease
Peterson (MN)
Peterson (PA)
Petri
Pickering
Pickett
Pitts
Pombo
Pomeroy
Porter
Portman
Poshard
Price (NC)
Pryce (OH)
Quinn
Radanovich
Rahall
Ramstad
Rangel
Redmond
Regula
Reyes
Riley
Rivers
Rodriguez
Roemer
Rogan
Rogers
Rohrabacher
Rothman
Roukema
Roybal-Allard
Royce
Ryun
Sabo
Sanchez
Sanders
Sandlin
Sanford
Sawyer
Scarborough
Schaefer, Dan
Schumer
Scott
Sensenbrenner
Serrano
Sessions
Shaw
Shays
Sherman
Shimkus
Shuster
Sisisky
Skaggs
Skeen
Slaughter
Smith (MI)
Smith (NJ)
Smith (TX)
Smith, Adam
Smith, Linda
Snowbarger
Snyder
Solomon
Souder
Spence
Spratt
Stark
Stearns
Stenholm
Stokes
Strickland
Stump
Sununu
Talent
Tanner
Tauscher
Tauzin
Taylor (MS)
Thomas
Thompson
Thornberry
Thune
Thurman
Tiahrt
Tierney
Towns
Traficant
Turner
Upton
Velazquez
Vento
Walsh
Wamp
Waters
Watkins
Watt (NC)
Waxman
Weldon (PA)
Weller
Weygand
White
Whitfield
Wicker
Wolf
Wynn
Yates
Young (FL)
Thereupon, the SPEAKER announced that 364 Members had been recorded, a
quorum.
Further proceedings under the call were dispensed with.
para.1.3 communications
Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XXIV,
were referred as follows:
5946. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Fresh Bartlett Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Reduced
Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV97-931-2 FIR] received November
24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Agriculture.
5947. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Winter Pears Grown in Oregon, Washington, and California;
Order Amending the Marketing Order [Docket Nos. AO-99-A7;
FV96-927-1] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5948. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Revision to Part 46, Regulations Under the Perishable
Agricultural Commodities Act [Docket No. FV97-355] received
November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5949. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rai
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sins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Modifications
to the Raisin Diversion Program [Docket No. FV97-989-3 IFR]
received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5950. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order;
Referendum Procedures [FV-97-705IFR] received December 30,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5951. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Change in Handling
Regulation for Area No. 2 [Docket No. FV97-948-1 FIR]
received December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5952. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Winter Pears Grown in Oregon and Washington; Increased
Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV97-927-1 FIR] received December
31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Agriculture.
5953. A letter from the Acting Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Grading and Inspection, General Specifications for Approved
Plants and Standards for Grades of Dairy Product: Revision of
User Fees [DA-97-13] (RIN: 0581-AB50) received December 31,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5954. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Pine Shoot Beetle; Quarantined Areas
[Docket No. 97-100-1] received December 11, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5955. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Mediterranean Fruit Fly; Removal of an
Area From Quarantine [Docket No. 97-056-8] received November
24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Agriculture.
5956. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Approved Treatments
[Docket No. 96-016-27] (RIN: 0579-AA83) received December 9,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5957. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Cattle Imported in Bond for Feeding and
Return to Mexico [Docket No. 94-076-2] received December 9,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5958. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Importation of Sliced and Pre-Packaged
Dry-Cured Pork Products [Docket No. 96-066-2] received
November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5959. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Import/Export User Fees; Exemptions
[Docket No. 96-089-1] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5960. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Removal of Mexican Border Regulations
[Docket No. 97-037-2] received December 12, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5961. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Asian Longhorned Beetle; Quarantine
Regulations [Docket No. 96-102-2] received November 17, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5962. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Mexican Fruit Fly Regulations; Addition
of Regulated Area [Docket No. 97-113-1] received November 19,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5963. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Change in Disease Status of Belgium
Because of BSE [Docket No. 97-115-1] received November 19,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5964. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Interstate Movement of Imported Plants
and Plant Parts [Docket No. 96-061-2] (RIN: 0579-AA85)
received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5965. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Change in Disease Status of Luxembourg
Because of BSE [Docket No. 97-118-1] received December 17,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5966. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Additions to Regulated
Areas [Docket No. 96-016-26] (RIN: 0579-AA83) received
December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5967. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area
Classifications; Arkansas [Docket No. 97-108-1] received
December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5968. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator,
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Karnal Bunt; Compensation for Wheat
Seed and Straw in the 1995-1996 Crop Season [Docket No. 96-
016-25] (RIN: 0579-AA83) received January 5, 1998, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5969. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cypermethrin; Pesticide
Tolerance [OPP-300583; FRL-5755-3] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received
November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5970. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Zeta-Cypermethrin;
Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300577; FRL-5754-8] (RIN: 2070-AB78)
received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5971. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Pesticide
Tolerances [OPP-300579; FRL-5754-7] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received
November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5972. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Lambda-cyhalothrin;
Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300581; FRL-5755-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78)
received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5973. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Budget, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule --Tefluthrin; Pesticide
Tolerance [OPP-300576; FRL-5754-9] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received
November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5974. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Budget, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule --Fipronil; Pesticide
Tolerances [OPP-300587; FRL-5757-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received
November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5975. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenarimol; Pesticide
Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300559; FRL-5753-5]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5976. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Methyl Salicylate;
Establishment of an Exemption from Requirement of a Tolerance
[OPP-300557; FRL-5746-1] received November 24, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5977. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fomesafen; Pesticide
Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300571; FRL-5752-8]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5978. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyromazine; Pesticide
Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300588; FRL-5758-2]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5979. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Revocation of
Tolerances for Commodities No Longer Regulated for Pesticide
Residues and Other Actions [OPP-300503A; FRL-5753-1] received
December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5980. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Maleic Hydrazide;
Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300587;
FRL-5754-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5981. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmit
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ting the Agency's final rule--Sodium Chlorate; Exemption from
Pesticide Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300574;
FRL-5754-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5982. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Pyrimethanil; Pesticide
Tolerance [OPP-300589; FRL-5758-7] received December 3, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5983. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fluorine Compounds;
Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300586; FRL-5756-5]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5984. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Tebufenozide; Pesticide
Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300569; FRL-5751-1]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5985. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenpropathrin;
Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300580; FRL-5755-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78)
received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5986. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Dipropylene Glycol
Dimethyl Ether; Final Significant New Use Rule; Correction
[OPPTS-50621C; FRL-5757-6] (RIN: 2070-AB27) received November
25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Agriculture.
5987. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Cyfluthrin; Pesticide
Tolerances [OPP-300582; FRL-5755-2] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received
November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5988. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenvalerate; Pesticide
Tolerances [OPP-300575; FRL-5754-6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received
November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Agriculture.
5989. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Deltamethrin and
Tralomethrin; Pesticide Tolerances [OPP-300584; FRL-5756-2]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5990. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hexythiazox; Pesticide
Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300568; FRL-5750-9]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5991. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Ethalfluralin;
Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300585;
FRL-5756-4] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 12, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5992. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Primisulfuron-methyl;
Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300573;
FRL-5753-6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 12, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5993. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Chlorothalonil;
Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300590;
FRL-5759-5] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 10, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
5994. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Imidacloprid; Tolerance
Extension for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300594; FRL-5760-9]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5995. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Myclobutanil; Tolerance
Extension for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300591; FRL-5760-4]
(RIN: 2070-AB780 received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5996. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Fenoxaprop-ethyl;
Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300597; FRL-5764-1] (RIN: 2070-AB78)
received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Agriculture.
5997. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Extension
of Tolerance for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300600; FRL-5764-
6] (RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5998. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Bifenthrin; Pesticide
Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300593; FRL-5760-8]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
5999. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Dicloran; Pesticide
Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300596; FRL-5762-4]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
6000. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hexythiazox; Pesticide
Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions [OPP-300595; FRL-5762-1]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
6001. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the
Administration's final rule--Loan Policies and Operations;
Loan Sales Relief (RIN: 3052-AB78) received November 25,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
6002. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the
Administration's final rule--Loan Policies and Operations;
Interest Rates and Charges (RIN: 3052-AB81) received December
17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Agriculture.
6003. A letter from the Administrator, Farm Service Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--1997-Crop Peanuts;
National Poundage Quota; National Average Support Level for
Quota and Additional Peanuts; and Minimum Commodity Credit
Corporation Export Edible Sales Price for Additional Peanuts
(RIN: 0560-AF01) received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture.
6004. A letter from the Manager, Federal Crop Insurance
Corporation, Risk Management Agency, transmitting the
Agency's final rule--Pea Crop Insurance Regulations; and
Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Green Pea Crop Insurance
Provisions [7 CFR Parts 416 and 457] received December 1,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Agriculture.
6005. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense,
transmitting a report of a violation of the Anti-Deficiency
Act by the Department of the Air Force, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
1517(b); to the Committee on Appropriations.
6006. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (Force
Management Policy), Department of Defense, transmitting the
eighth Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation, pursuant
to 37 U.S.C. 1008(b); to the Committee on National Security.
6007. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Finance
and Accounting Service, transmitting notification that the
Defense Finance and Accounting Service is initiating a cost
comparison study of the DoD Retired and Annuitant Payroll
functions, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee
on National Security.
6008. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Finance
and Accounting Service, transmitting notification that the
Defense Finance and Accounting Service is initiating a cost
comparison study of the DoD Civilian Payroll functions,
pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on National
Security.
6009. A letter from the Chief, Programs and Legislation
Division, Department of the Air Force, transmitting
notification that the Commander of Elmendorf Air Force Base,
Alaska, has conducted a cost comparison to reduce the cost of
the Central Heat and Power Plant function, pursuant to 10
U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on National Security.
6010. A letter from the Secretary, Department of the Navy,
transmitting a copy of the Agency's determination that it is
in the public interest to use other than competitive
procedures for awarding a proposed contract, pursuant to 10
U.S.C. 2304(c)(7); to the Committee on National Security.
6011. A letter from the Principal Deputy (Acquisition and
Technology), Department of Defense, transmitting the
Secretary's Selected Acquisition Reports (SARS) for the
quarter ending September 30, 1997, pursuant to 10 U.S.C.
2432; to the Committee on National Security.
6012. A letter from the Director, Defense Procurement,
Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's final
rule--Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement;
Allowability of Costs for Restructuring Bonuses [DFARS Case
97-D312] received November 21, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
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6013. A letter from the Director, Washington Headquarters
Services, Department of Defense, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Civilian Health and Medical program
of the Uniformed Services; TRICARE Selected Reserve Dental
Program [DoD 6010.8-R] (RIN: 0720-AA40) received December 31,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
National Security.
6014. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Determination of Fair and Reasonable Guideline Rates for the
Carriage of Less-Than-Shipload Lots of Bulk and Packaged
Preference Cargoes on U.S.-Flag Commercial Liner Vessels;
Removal of Part (Maritime Administration) [Docket No. R-156]
(RIN: 2133-AB16) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
6015. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Veterans Education: Increased
Allowances for the Educational Assistance Test Program (RIN:
2900-AI94) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on National Security.
6016. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting
certification that the current Future Years Defense Program
fully funds the support costs associated with the Apache
Longbow radar program, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2306b(i)(1)(A);
to the Committee on National Security.
6017. A letter from the Secretary of Defense, transmitting
the Department's semiannual report on audit and investigative
activities for the 6-month period ending September 30, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to
the Committee on National Security.
6018. A letter from the Deputy Congressional Liaison, Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the
Board's final rule--Truth in Lending [Regulation Z; Docket
No. R-0960] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services.
6019. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the
Board's final rule--Risk-Based Capital Standards: Market Risk
[Regulations H and Y; Docket No. R-0996] received December
22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Banking and Financial Services.
6020. A letter from the Assistant to the Board, Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System, transmitting the
Board's final rule--Equal Credit Opportunity [Regulation B;
Docket No. R-0955] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and
Financial Services.
6021. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the
Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Bank
Enterprise Award Program (Community Development Financial
Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505-AA71) received December 1,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Banking and Financial Services.
6022. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the
Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Bank
Enterprise Award Program (Community Development Financial
Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505-AA71) received November 31,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Banking and Financial Services.
6023. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the
Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Community
Development Financial Institutions Program (Community
Development Financial Institutions Fund) (RIN: 1505-AA71)
received November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services.
6024. A letter from the Legal Counsel, Department of the
Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule--Bank
Enterprise Award Program (RIN: 1505-AA71) received December
10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Banking and Financial Services.
6025. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's
``Major'' final rule--Single Family Loss Mitigation
Procedures [FR-4032] received November 25, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and
Financial Services.
6026. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department
of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Snow Load Map for Manufactured
Homes; Technical Correction [Docket No. FR-4276-F-01]
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services.
6027. A letter from the Acting General Counsel, Department
of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Indian HOME Program [Docket No. FR-
3567-F-02] (RIN: 2577-AB35) received November 17, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Banking and Financial Services.
6028. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's
final rule--Termination of an Approved Mortgagee's
Origination Approval Agreement [FR-4239] received January 7,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Banking and Financial Services.
6029. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report
involving U.S. exports to Russia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C.
635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services.
6030. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report
involving U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China,
pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on
Banking and Financial Services.
6031. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-
Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a report
involving U.S. exports to Indonesia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C.
635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services.
6032. A letter from the Director, Office of Legislative
Affairs, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting
the Corporation's final rule--Amendment to Part 363--
Independent Audits and Reporting Requirements-- received
November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
6033. A letter from the Director, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, transmitting the President's Report on the
Modernization of the Authorities of the Defense Production
Act, pursuant to Public Law 104--64, section 4; to the
Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
6034. A letter from the Managing Director, Federal Housing
Finance Board, transmitting the Board's final rule--Authority
to Approve Federal Home Loan Bank Bylaws [No. 97-77] (RIN:
3069-AA70) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services.
6035. A letter from the Legislative and Regulatory
Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency, transmitting the Office's final rule--Assessment of
Fees; National Banks; District of Columbia Banks [Docket No.
97-23] (RIN: 1557-AB41) received December 2, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and
Financial Services.
6036. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final
rule--Liquidity [No. 97-116] (RIN: 1550-AA77) received
November 20, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
6037. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final
rule--Technical Amendments [No. 97-126] received December 17,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Banking and Financial Services.
6038. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final
rule--Disclosures for Adjustable-rate Mortgage Loans,
Adjustment Notices, and Interest-rate Caps [No. 97-130] (RIN:
1550-AB12) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services.
6039. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final
rule--Application Processing [No. 97-121] (RIN: 1550-AA83)
received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services.
6040. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final
rule--Fiduciary Powers; Community Reinvestment Act [No. 97-
129] (RIN: 1550-AB09) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and
Financial Services.
6041. A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury,
transmitting a report entitled ``American Finance for the
21st Century,'' pursuant to Public Law 103--328, section 210;
to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
6042. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and
Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change
in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal
year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R.
867, H.R. 1377, H.R. 1787, H.R. 2367, S. 813, H.R. 2813,
H.J.R. 91 and H.J.R. 92, pursuant to Public Law 101--508,
section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on
the Budget.
6043. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and
Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change
in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal
year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R.
1090, S. 714 and S. 923, pursuant to Public Law 101--508,
section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on
the Budget.
6044. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and
Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change
in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal
year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R.
2464, S. 587, S. 589, H.R. 79, H.R. 672 and H.R. 708,
pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat.
1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget.
6045. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and
Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change
in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal
year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R.
1119, pursuant to Public Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104
Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee on the Budget.
6046. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and
Budget, transmitting
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OMB's estimate of the amount of change in outlays or
receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal year through
fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of S. 1228, S. 1519,
S. 156, S. 1139, and S. 1193, pursuant to Public Law 101--
508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the Committee
on the Budget.
6047. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and
Budget, transmitting OMB's estimate of the amount of change
in outlays or receipts, as the case may be, in each fiscal
year through fiscal year 2003 resulting from passage of H.R.
2979, H.R. 1658, H.R. 2265, and H.R. 3034, pursuant to Public
Law 101--508, section 13101(a) (104 Stat. 1388--582); to the
Committee on the Budget.
6048. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for the
Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Department of
Education, transmitting notice of final funding priorities
for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program,
pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education
and the Workforce.
6049. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for
Educational Research and Improvement, Department of
Education, transmitting Final Regulations----Standards of
Conduct and Evaluations of Activities Carried out by the
Office of Educational Research and Improvement: Designation
of Exemplary and Promising Programs, pursuant to 20 U.S.C.
1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
6050. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for
Educational Research and Improvement, Department of
Education, transmitting notice of final eligibility and
selection criteria: National Awards Program for Model
Professional Development, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to
the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
6051. A letter from the Secretary of Education,
transmitting Final Regulations----Federal Work-Study
Programs, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce.
6052. A letter from the Secretary of Education,
transmitting Final Regulations----Federal Family Education
Loan Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program,
pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education
and the Workforce.
6053. A letter from the Secretary of Education,
transmitting the Nineteenth Annual Report on the progress
being made toward the provision of a free appropriate public
education for all handicapped children, pursuant to 20 U.S.C.
1418(f)(1); to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
6054. A letter from the Secretary of Education,
transmitting Final Regulations----Protection of Human
Subjects, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce.
6055. A letter from the Secretary of Education,
transmitting Final Regulations----Student Assistance General
Provisions----Standards of Financial Responsibility, pursuant
to 20 U.S.C. 1232(f); to the Committee on Education and the
Workforce.
6056. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, transmitting the seventeenth annual report on the
implementation of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 by
departments and agencies which administer programs of Federal
financial assistance, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6106a(b); to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce.
6057. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting
the Department's annual report to Congress on the FY 1996
program operations of the Office of Workers' Compensation
Programs (OWCP), the administration of the Black Lung
Benefits Act (BLBA), the Longshore and Harbor Workers'
Compensation Act (LHWCA), and the Federal Employees'
Compensation Act for the period October 1, 1995, through
September 30, 1996, pursuant to 30 U.S.C. 936(b); to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce.
6058. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer,
Corporation for National Service, transmitting the
Corporation's Program Report and Financial Reports for 1995,
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9101 and 9106; to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce.
6059. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for
Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting a report
on the final regulations for Federal Work-Study Programs,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce.
6060. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for
Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting a report
on the final regulations for Student Assistance General
Provisions, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce.
6061. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for
Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Federal Family Education Loan
Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (RIN:
1840-AC45) received December 15, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the
Workforce.
6062. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for
Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting the report
on the notice of final funding priorities for 21st Century
Community Learning Centers Program (RIN: 1850-ZA01) received
December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce.
6063. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for
Regulations, Department of Education, transmitting a report
on the final regulations for Protection of Human Subjects
(RIN: 1880-AA75) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Education and the
Workforce.
6064. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Pension and
Welfare Benefits, Department of Labor, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Amendment to the Definition of Plan
Assets; Participant Contributions (RIN: 1210-AA59) received
December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce.
6065. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Employment
Standards, Department of Labor, transmitting the Department's
final rule--Employment of Student-Learners, Employment of
Apprentices, Employment of Learners, Employment of
Messengers, and Employment of Student Workers (RIN: 1215-
AB10) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education and the
Workforce.
6066. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Pension and
Welfare Benefits, Department of Labor, transmitting the
Department's ``Major'' final rule--Interim Rules for Mental
Health Parity (RIN: 0938-AI05) received January 5, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce.
6067. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Treatment of Shareholders of Certain Passive Foreign
Investment Companies [TD 8701] (RIN: 1545-AC06) received
November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce.
6068. A letter from the Chairman, National Commission on
the Cost of Higher Education, transmitting a report entitled
``Straight Talk About College Costs and Prices,'' pursuant to
Public Law 105--18; to the Committee on Education and the
Workforce.
6069. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, transmitting the
Administration's ``Major'' final rule--Respiratory Protection
[Docket No. H-049] (RIN: 1218-AA05) received January 5, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce.
6070. A letter from the Administrator, Energy Information
Administration, transmitting the Energy Information
Administration's ``Annual Energy Review 1996,'' pursuant to
15 U.S.C. 790f(a)(2); to the Committee on Commerce.
6071. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, transmitting the fifth annual report to Congress on
progress in achieving the performance goals referenced in the
Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992 (PDUFA), for the
Fiscal Year 1997, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 379g nt.; to the
Committee on Commerce.
6072. A letter from the Chairman, Commission on Dietary
Supplement Labels, transmitting the final report of the
Commission, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 343 nt.; to the Committee
on Commerce.
6073. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for
Communications and Information, Department of Commerce,
transmitting the Department's final rule --Telecommunications
and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program [Docket No.
970103002-7304-03] (RIN: 0660-ZA02) received December 29,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6074. A letter from the Director, Office of Rulemaking
Coordination, Department of Energy, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Policy Statement for Electric Motors
Covered Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act--
received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6075. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Legislation, Department of Health and Human Services,
transmitting the fourteenth annual report to Congress of the
Orphan Products Board (OPB), pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 236(e); to
the Committee on Commerce.
6076. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--Air
Bag On-Off Switches (National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration) [Docket No. NHTSA-97-3111] (RIN: 2127-AG61)
received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6077. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illinois [IL162-1a;
FRl-5926-6] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6078. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Approval
and Promulgation of Title V Operating Permits Program
Revisions; State Implementation Plan Revision, Santa Barbara
County Air Pollution Control District, California [CA-002-PP;
FRL-5926-2] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6079. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Designation of Areas
for Air Quality Planning Purposes Tennessee: Redesignation of
the Polk County and New Johnsonville Sulfur Dioxide
Nonattainment Areas to Attainment [TN 86-1-9802a; TN 127-1-
9803a; FRL-5923-2] received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6080. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information,
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Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's
final rule--Hydroprene Biochemical Pest Control Agent;
Pesticide Tolerance [OPP-300475A; FRL-5746-5] (RIN: 2070-
AC78) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6081. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Determination to
Extend Deadline for Promulgation of Action on Section 126
Petitions [FRL-5925-4] received November 19, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6082. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Alabama: Final
Authorization of Revisions to State's Hazardous Waste
Management Program [FRL-5925-8] received November 19, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6083. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona--Maricopa
County CO Nonattainment Area [AZ033-0007; FRL-5928-3]
received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6084. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State
Implementation Plan Revision; Bay Area Air Quality Management
District [CA 179-0061; FRL-5929-9] received December 9, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6085. A letter from the Director, State and Site
Identification Center, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Priorities
List for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Sites [40 CFR Part 300]
received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Commerce.
6086. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Designation of Areas
for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of Louisiana;
Correction of the Designation for Lafourche Parish [LA-41-1-
7355, FRL-5899-8] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6087. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Technical Amendments to
Air Quality Implementation Plan for Connecticut; Correction
[FRL-5931-8] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6088. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Ethylene Oxide
Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations [FRL-5933-
6] (RIN: 2060-AC28) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6089. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act
Reclassification; California--Santa Barbara Nonattainment
Area; Ozone [CA-002-BU; FRL-5932-6] received December 5,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6090. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval of Section
112(1) Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants;
Perchloroethylene Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning
Facilities; State of California; San Luis Obispo County Air
Pollution Control District [FRL-5932-1] received December 5,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6091. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans, Louisiana;
Reasonable Available Control Technology for Emissions of
Volatile Organic Compounds [LA35-1-7305a; FRL-5928-2]
received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6092. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State
Implementation Plan Revision, Bay Area Air Quality Management
District [CA 179-0057; FRL-5934-8] received December 17,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6093. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illinois [IL158a; FRL-
5900-3] received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6094. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Approval
and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan for Colorado;
Carbon Monoxide Contingency Measures for Colorado Springs and
Fort Collins [CO-44-1-6866(a); FRL-5630-1] received December
17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Commerce.
6095. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State
Implementation Plan Revision, Mojave Desert Air Quality
Management District [CA179-0052a; FRL-5911-2] received
December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6096. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Revisions to the New
York State Implementation Plan for Ozone [Region II Docket
No. NY10-2-174; FRL-5934-7] received December 17, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6097. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Control of Air
Pollution from New Motor Vehicles and New Motor Vehicle
Engines: State Commitments to National Low Emission Vehicle
Program [AMS-FRL-5938-8] (RIN: 2060-AF75) received December
17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Commerce.
6098. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Polyalkylene Polyamine;
Significant New Use Rule [OPPTS-50608E; FRL-57462] (RIN:
2070-AB27) received November 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6099. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans, and
Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes;
Indiana [IN77-2; FRL-5933-3] received November 4, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6100. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Pennsylvania New Source Review and Emissions Registry
Regulation [PA042-4065; FRL-5925-7] received November 4,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6101. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Approval
and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan for Colorado;
Carbon Monoxide Contingency Measures for Colorado Springs and
Fort Collins [CO-44-1-6866(a); FRL-5630-1] received December
12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Commerce.
6102. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Colorado [CO47-1-6946 &
CO-001-0020; FRL-5934-1] received December 12, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6103. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Clean Air Act Approval
and Promulgation of PM10 Implementation Plan for Colorado;
Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes;
Steamboat Springs [CO-001-0006a & CO-001-0021a; FRL-5934-2]
received December 12, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6104. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Determination of
Attainment of the One-Hour Ozone Standard for the
Poughkeepsie, New York Ozone Nonattainment Area and
Determination Regarding Applicability of Certain Reasonable
Further Progress and Attainment Demonstration Requirements
[Region 2 Docket No. NY 26-2-176a; FRL-5936-8] received
December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6105. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Acid Rain Program:
Revisions to Permits, Allowance System, Sulfur Dioxide Opt-
Ins, Continuous Emission Monitoring, Excess Emissions, and
Appeal Procedures [FRL-5936-3] (RIN: 2060-AF43) received
December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6106. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Petition by the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for Exemption
from Anti-Dumping and Detergent Additization Requirements for
Conventional Gasoline [FRL-5931-3] received December 2, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6107. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information,
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Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's
final rule--Clarification of Standards for Hazardous Waste
Land Disposal Restriction Treatment Variances [FRL-5932-5]
received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Commerce.
6108. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Hazardous Waste
Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities and Hazardous
Waste Generators; Organic Air Emission Standards for Tanks,
Surface Impoundments, and Containers [IL-64-2-5807; FRL-5931-
7] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6109. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Georgia: Final
Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program
Revisions [FRL-5924-5] received December 2, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6110. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and
Pollutants; North Dakota; Control of Landfill Gas Emissions
from Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills [ND-001-0003a;
FRL-5933-8] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6111. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Montana;
1990 Base Year Emission Inventories for Montana [MT-001-
0002a, MT-001-0003a; FRL-5934-5] received December 10, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6112. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of State Implementation Plan; Illinois [IL117-3;
FRL-5935-2] received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6113. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Thiodicarb; Pesticide
Tolerance; Correction [OPP-300541A; FRL-5761-9] (RIN: 2070-
AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6114. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Glutamic Acid;
Pesticide Tolerance Exemption [OPP-300598; FRL-5764-4] (RIN:
2070-AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6115. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Gamma Aminobutyric
Acid; Pesticide Tolerance Exemption [OPP-300599; FRL-5764-5]
(RIN: 2070-AB78) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6116. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Minor Amendments to
Inspection Maintenance Program Evaluation Requirements;
Amendment to the Final Rule [FRL-5945-8] (RIN: 2060-AH61)
received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Commerce.
6117. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Identification of Ozone
Areas Attaining the 1-Hour Standard and to Which the 1-Hour
Standard is No Longer Applicable [FRL-5945-7] received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6118. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Maintenance Plan Revision; Ohio [OH111-1a;
FRL-5947-8] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6119. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Implementation Plans: Revisions to Several
Chapters of the Alabama Department of Environmental
Management Administration Code for the Air Pollution Control
Program [AL-045-1-9804a; FRL-5946-5] received January 5,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6120. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Pennsylvania; Enhanced Motor Vehicle Inspection and
Maintenance Program [PA 091-4050a; FRL-5918-2] received
December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6121. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Land Disposal
Restrictions Phase III--Decharacterized Wastewaters,
Carbamate Wastes, and Spent Potliners [FRL-5528-1] (RIN:
2050-AD38) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6122. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--List of Regulated
Substances and Thresholds for Accidental Release Prevention;
Amendments [FRL-5940-4] (RIN: 2050-AE35) received December
29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Commerce.
6123. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Regulation of Fuels and
Fuel Additives: Modifications to Standards and Requirements
for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline [FRL-5942-6] (RIN:
2060-AG76) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6124. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of State Plans For Designated Facilities and
Pollutants: Illinois [IL159-1a; FRL-5938-4] received December
22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Commerce.
6125. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Louisiana: Final
Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program
Revisions [FRL-5937-2] received December 22, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6126. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Louisiana: Final
Authorization and Incorporation By Reference of State
Hazardous Waste Management Program [FRL-5935-7] received
December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6127. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Final Determination to
Extend Deadline for Promulgation of Action on Section 126
Petitions [FRL-5937-7] received December 22, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6128. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Approval and
Promulgation of State Implementation Plans: Washington;
Correcting Amendments [WA 29-1-6724, WA 57-7132; FRL-5934-9]
received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6129. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Control of Air
Pollution: Emission Standards for New Nonroad Compression-
Ignition Engines at or above 37 Kilowatts; Preemption of
State Regulation for Nonroad Engine and Vehicle Standards;
Amendments to Rules [AMS-FRL-5939-5] received December 22,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6130. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Protection of
Stratospheric Ozone [FRL-5939-4] received December 22, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6131. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Significant New Uses of
Certain Chemical Substances [OPPTS-50628; FRL-5720-3] (RIN:
2070-AB27) received January 12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6132. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Significant New Uses of
Certain Chemical Substances [OPPts-50628; FRL-5720-3] (RIN:
2070-AB27) received January 20, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6133. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Amendment
of the Commission's Rules to Establish Competitive Service
Safeguards for Local Exchange Carrier Provision of Commercial
Mobile Radio Services; Implementation of Section 601(d) of
the Telecommunications Act of 1996 [WT Docket No. 96-162]
received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6134. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--
Rulemaking to Amend Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25 of the
Commission's Rules to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency
Band, to Reallocate the 29.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Band, to
Establish Rules and Policies for Local Multipoint
Distribution Service and for Fixed Satellite Services [CC
Docket No. 92-297] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
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6135. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Amendment
of the Commission's Regulatory Policies to Allow Non-U.S.
Licensed Space Stations to Provide Domestic and International
Satellite Service in the United States [IB Docket No. 96-111]
received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Commerce.
6136. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Rules and
Policies on Foreign Participation in the U.S.
Telecommunications Market; Market Entry and Regulation of
Foreign-Affiliated Entities [IB Docket No. 97-142; IB Docket
No. 95-22] received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6137. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Access Charge
Reform; Transport Rate Structure and Pricing [CC Docket No.
96-262; CC Docket No. 91-213] received December 10, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6138. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Telecommunications
Services Inside Wiring; Customer Premises Equipment;
Implementation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection
and Competition Act of 1992: Cable Home Wiring [CS Docket No.
95-184; MM Docket No. 92-260] received November 19, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6139. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Blue Lake, California) [MM Docket No. 97-124, RM-8851]
received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6140. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Saint Paul, Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 97-34, RM-8938]
received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6141. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Eckley, Colorado) [MM Docket No. 97-109, RM-9018] received
December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6142. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Dassel and Hutchinson, Minnesota) [MM Docket No. 97-114, RM-
9059] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6143. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Anamosa and Asbury, Iowa) [MM Docket No. 96-215, RM-8898,
RM-8924] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6144. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Lockport and Amherst, New York) [MM Docket No. 96-240; RM-
8946, RM-9019] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6145. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Calico Rock and Leslie, Arkansas) [MM Docket No. 97-32; RM-
8931, RM-9065] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6146. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Hutchinson, Kansas) [MM Docket No. 97-162, RM-9112] received
December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6147. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Franklin and White Castle, Louisiana) [MM Docket No. 96-170;
RM-8844, RM-9057] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6148. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Mesquite, Nevada) [MM Docket No. 97-132, RM-9081] received
December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6149. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Waynesboro and Collinwood, Tennessee) [MM Docket No. 97-60,
RM-8982] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6150. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Federal-State Joint
Board on Universal Service; Access Charge Reform, Price Cap
Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Transport
Rate Structure and Pricing, End User Common Line Charge [CC
Docket No. 96-45; CC Docket Nos. 96-262, 94-1, 91-213, 95-72]
received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Commerce.
6151. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Implementation of
the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Amendment of Rules
Governing Procedures to Be Followed When Formal Complaints
Are Filed Against Common Carriers [CC Docket No. 96-238]
received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6152. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Geneseo, Illinois and DeWitt, Iowa) [MM Docket No. 96-195,
RM-8867] received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6153. A letter from the AMD--Performace Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Kaunakakai, Hawaii) [MM Docket No. 97-193, RM-9125] received
December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6154. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Chugwater, Wyoming) [MM Docket No. 96-243, RM-8925] received
December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6155. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Haiku, Hawaii) [MM Docket No. 97-195, RM-9126] received
December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6156. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Glen Rose and Stamford, Texas) [MM Docket No. 97-145, RM-
9091] received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6157. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Amendment of
Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations
(Windsor, New York) [MM Docket No. 96-218, RM-8912] received
December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6158. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final rule--Amendment
of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules--Competitive Bidding
Procedures; Allocation of Spectrum Below 5 GHz Transferred
from Federal Government Use [WT Docket No. 97-82; ET Docket
No. 94-32] received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6159. A letter from the AMD--Performance Evaluation and
Records Management, Federal Communications Commission,
transmitting the Commission's final rule--Revision of the
Commission's Rules To Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911
Emergency Calling Systems [CC Docket No. 94-102, RM-8143]
received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Commerce.
6160. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
Promoting Wholesale Competition Through Open Access Non-
Discriminatory Transmission Services by Public Utilities;
Recovery of Stranded Costs by Public Utilities and
Transmitting Utilities [Docket Nos. RM95-8-003 and RM94-7-
004; Order No. 888-B] received December 2,
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1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6161. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--Open
Access Same-Time Information System and Standards of Conduct
[Docket No. RM95-9-002; Order No. 889-B] received December 2,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6162. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
Enforcement Policy Statement on U.S. Origin Claims--received
December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6163. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
Deceptive Use of ``Leakproof,'' ''Guaranteed Leakproof,``
Etc., as Descriptive of Dry Cell Batteries [16 CFR Part 403]
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6164. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Trade
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of
Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act [16 CFR Part 305] received
January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6165. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Food Labeling: Health Claims; Dietary Sugar Alcoholics
and Dental Caries [Docket No. 97P-0206] received November 8,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6166. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Medical Devices; Classification/Reclassification;
Restricted Devices; Analysis Specific Reagents [Docket No.
96N-0082] (RIN: 0910-ZA03) received November 31, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6167. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Food Labeling; Serving Sizes; Reference Amount for
Salt, Salt Substitutes, Seasoning Salts [Docket No. 93P-0448]
received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Commerce.
6168. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Quality Mammography Standards; Correction [Docket No.
95N-0192] (RIN: 0910-AA24) received November 17, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6169. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling
of Food [Docket Nos. 86F-0507 and 86F-0509] received December
3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Commerce.
6170. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling
of Food [Docket No. 94F-0289] received December 3, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6171. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Exemption from Preemption of State and Local Cigarette
and Smokeless Tobacco Requirements; Applications for
Exemption Submitted by Various State Governments [Docket No.
96N-0249] (RIN: 0910-AB19) received December 3, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6172. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Carcinogenicity Testing of Compounds Used in Food-
Producing Animals [Docket No. 95N-0417] received January 6,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6173. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Food Labeling; Statement of Identity, Nutrition
Labeling and Ingredient Labeling of Dietary Supplements;
Compliance Policy Guide, Revocation; Correction [Docket Nos.
95N-0245 and 94P-0110] (RIN: 0910-AA59) received December 30,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6174. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Revocation of Regulation on Positron Emission
Tomography Drug Products [Docket No. 94N-0421] received
December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6175. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Medical Devices; Reclassification of Tumor-Associated
Antigen Immunological Test Systems [Docket No. 95P-0136]
received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6176. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds; Decoquinate
and Bacitracin Zinc With Roxarsone [21 CFR Part 558] received
January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6177. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Delegations of Authority and Organization; Center for
Devices and Radiological Health [21 CFR Part 5] received
December 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6178. A letter from the Director, Regulations Policy and
Management Staff, Office of Policy, Food and Drug
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Medical Devices; Reports of Corrections and Removals;
Stay of Effective Date of Information Collection Requirements
[Docket No. 91N-0396] received December 24, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6179. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional
Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the
Commission's final rule--Criticality Accident Requirements
(RIN: 3150-AF87) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6180. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional
Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the
Commission's final rule--Changes to Nuclear Power Plant
Security Requirements (RIN: 3150-AF53) received December 8,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Commerce.
6181. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional
Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the
Commission's final rule--Exempt Distribution of a Radioactive
Drug Containing One Microcurie of Carbon-14 Urea (RIN: 3150-
AF70) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6182. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional
Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the
Commission's final rule--Management of Radioactive Material
Safety Programs at Medical Facilities [NUREG-1516] received
November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6183. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting
the 1996 annual report on Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Management Progress, pursuant to Public Law 99--240, section
7(b); to the Committee on Commerce.
6184. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting
the Department's Thirty-Eighth Quarterly Report on the Status
of Exxon and Stripper Well Oil Overcharge funds as of March
31, 1997, pursuant to Public Law 100--202; to the Committee
on Commerce.
6185. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, transmitting the ninth annual report of the
Department's Council on Alzheimer's Disease, pursuant to
Public Law 99--660, section 912(2) (100 Stat. 3805); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6186. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, transmitting the Department's ''Major'' final
rule--Quality Mammography Standards (Food and Drug
Administration) [Docket No. 95N-0192] (RIN: 0910-AA24)
received November 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6187. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final
rule--Application of HIPAA Group Market Rules to Individuals
Who Were Denied Coverage Due to a Health Status-Related
Factor [45 CFR Subtitle A, Parts 144 and 146] received
January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Commerce.
6188. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange
Commission, transmitting the Commission's ``Major'' final
rule--Technical Revisions to the Rules and Forms Regulating
Money Market Funds [Release Nos. 33-7479; IC-22921; S7-29-96]
(RIN: 3235-AE17) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6189. A letter from the Secretary, Securities and Exchange
Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule--
Technical Revisions to the Rules and Forms Regulating Money
Market Funds [Release Nos. 33-7479; IC-22921; S7-29-96] (RIN:
3235-AE17) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce.
6190. A communication from the President of the United
States, transmitting a report on developments concerning the
national emergency with respect to Burma that was declared in
Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997, pursuant to 50 U.S.C.
1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 105--175); to the Committee on
International Relations and ordered to be printed.
6191. A letter from the Director, Defense Security
Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's
proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and
Cultural Representative Office in the United States
(Transmittal No. 04-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to
the Committee on International Relations.
6192. A letter from the Director, Defense Security
Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's
proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and
Cultural Representative Office in the
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United States (Transmittal No. 02-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C.
2796a(a); to the Committee on International Relations.
6193. A letter from the Director, Defense Security
Assistance Agency, transmitting the Department of the Navy's
proposed lease of defense articles to the Taipei Economic and
Cultural Representative Office in the United States
(Transmittal No. 03-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2796a(a); to
the Committee on International Relations.
6194. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security
Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 03-
98 for a cooperative agreement with Sweden to develop an
Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System, pursuant to 22
U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
6195. A letter from the Director, Defense Security
Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 01-
98 regarding an amendment to the agreement between the U.S./
Israel for the Arrow Deployability Program, pursuant to 22
U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
6196. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security
Assistance Agency, transmitting notification concerning the
Department of the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and
Acceptance (LOA) to Israel for defense articles and services
(Transmittal No. 98-23), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to
the Committee on International Relations.
6197. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security
Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 04-
98 constituting a request for final approval for the
memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and the United
Kingdom concerning cooperation in the development, production
and follow-on support of the Armored Scout Reconnaissance
Vehicle System, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the
Committee on International Relations.
6198. A letter from the Director, Defense Security
Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of Transmittal No. 05-
98 which constitutes a Request for Final Approval for an
amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S.
and Germany concerning cooperative production of the MK-31
Guided Missile Weapon System which is known as the Rolling
Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 0, pursuant to 22 U.S.C.
2767(f); to the Committee on International Relations.
6199. A letter from the Director, Defense Security
Assistance Agency, transmitting the listing of all
outstanding Letters of Offer to sell any major defense
equipment for $1 million or more; the listing of all Letters
of Offer that were accepted, as of September 30, 1997,
pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the Committee on
International Relations.
6200. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certification of a
proposed license for the export of defense articles or
defense services sold commercially to Saudi Arabia
(Transmittal No. DTC-3-98), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to
the Committee on International Relations.
6201. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of
international agreements, other than treaties, entered into
by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the
Committee on International Relations.
6202. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting certifications and
waivers and their justification under section 565(b) of the
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and
1995 of the prohibition against contracting with firms that
comply with the Arab League Boycott of the state of Israel
contracting with firms that discriminate in the award of
subcontracts on the basis of religion, pursuant to Public Law
103--236, section 565(b) (108 Stat. 845); to the Committee on
International Relations.
6203. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of
international agreements, other than treaties, entered into
by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the
Committee on International Relations.
6204. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of
international agreements, other than treaties, entered into
by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the
Committee on International Relations.
6205. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of
international agreements, other than treaties, entered into
by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the
Committee on International Relations.
6206. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of
international agreements, other than treaties, entered into
by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the
Committee on International Relations.
6207. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that
three rewards have been paid, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2708(h);
to the Committee on International Relations.
6208. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that
a reward has been paid, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2708(h); to the
Committee on International Relations.
6209. A letter from the General Counsel, Arms Control and
Disarmament Agency, transmitting copies of the English and
Russian texts of the three joint statements negotiated by the
Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission and concluded
during JCIC-XVI; to the Committee on International Relations.
6210. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Secretary's
determination that eight countries are not cooperating fully
with U.S. antiterrorism efforts: Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran,
Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria, pursuant to
section 40A of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee
on International Relations.
6211. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that
the Government of Egypt has requested that the United States
Government permit the use of Foreign Military Financing for
the sale and limited coproduction of 50 M88A2 tank recovery
vehicle kits, pursuant to section 42(b) of the Arms Export
Control Act; to the Committee on International Relations.
6212. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the Department's
final rule--Amendments to the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations [Public Notice 2602] received December 4, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
International Relations.
6213. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the President's
determination and certification for fiscal year 1998
concerning Argentina's and Brazil's Ineligibility, pursuant
to section 102(a)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the
Committee on International Relations.
6214. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting the ``Report on
Withdrawal of Russian Armed Forces and Military Equipment'';
to the Committee on International Relations.
6215. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative
Affairs, Department of State, transmitting a report on
determination and certification on a chemical weapons
proliferation sanctions matter; to the Committee on
International Relations.
6216. A letter from the Executive Director, Japan-United
States Friendship Commission, transmitting the Commission's
annual report for fiscal year 1997, pursuant to 22 U.S.C.
2904(b); to the Committee on International Relations.
6217. A communication from the President of the United
States, transmitting a report on Negative Security
Assurances; to the Committee on International Relations.
6218. A letter from the Director, Office of Administration,
transmitting the White House personnel report for the fiscal
year 1997, pursuant to 3 U.S.C. 113; to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6219. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture,
transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector General
for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to
the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6220. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting
the semiannual report on the activities of the Office of the
Inspector General and the Secretary's semiannual report on
final action taken on Inspector General audits for the period
from April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
6221. A letter from the Secretary of Education,
transmitting the semiannual report of the activities of the
Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997
through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6222. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting
the semiannual report on activities of the Inspector General
for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997 and
the Semiannual Report on Inspector General Audit Reports for
the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act)
section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6223. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human
Services, transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector
General for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30,
1997, and Management Report for the same period, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
6224. A letter from the Secretary of the Interior,
transmitting the semiannual report of the Inspector General
for the period April 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to
the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6225. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting
the Semiannual Report of the Department of Labor's Inspector
General and Management report covering the period April 1,
1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.
(Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6226. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation,
transmitting the semiannual report of the Office of Inspector
General for the period ended September 30, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
6227. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a
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copy of D.C. Act 12-189, ``Police Officers, Fire Fighters,
and Teachers Retirement Benefit Replacement Plan Temporary
Act of 1997'' received November 21, 1997, pursuant to D.C.
Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6228. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-190, ``Fiscal
Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Temporary Act of 1997''
received December 11, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6229. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-191, ``Fiscal
Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Act of 1997'' received
December 11, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6230. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-204,
``Comprehensive Merit Personnel Employee Viatical Settlement
Amendment Act of 1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant
to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6231. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-199, ``Check
Identification Fraud Prevention Temporary Act of 1997''
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6232. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-211,
``District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Federal
Conformity Temporary Act of 1997'' received December 18,
1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6233. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-210,
``Department of Corrections Criminal Background Investigation
Authorization Temporary Act of 1997'' received December 18,
1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6234. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-209, ``Chief
Procurement Officer Qualification Temporary Amendment Act of
1997'' received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code
section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6235. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-205,
``Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act Health and Life Insurance
Clarification Amendment Act of 1997'' received December 18,
1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6236. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-200,
``Collateral Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 1997''
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6237. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-198,
``Housing Authority Police Amendment Act of 1997'' received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6238. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-223, ``Child
Development Facilities Regulation Temporary Act of 1997''
received January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--
233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6239. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-224, ``Day
Care Policy Temporary Amendment Act of 1997'' received
January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1);
to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6240. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-219, ``TANF
and TANF-Related Medicaid Managed Care Program Temporary
Amendment Act of 1997'' received January 9, 1998, pursuant to
D.C. Code section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6241. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 12-194, ``Real
Property Tax Rates for Tax Year 1998 Temporary Amendment Act
of 1997'' received January 9, 1998, pursuant to D.C. Code
section 1--233(c)(1); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6242. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia,
transmitting a copy of a report entitled ``Evaluation of the
Accounts and Operation of the Office of Tourism and
Promotions for Fiscal Years 1996 and 1997,'' pursuant to D.C.
Code section 47--117(d); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6243. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued
or released in October 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to
the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6244. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, transmitting a list of all reports issued
or released in November 1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h);
to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6245. A letter from the Administrator, Agency for
International Development, transmitting the semiannual report
of the Agency's Inspector General for the period April 1,
1997, through September 30, 1997, and the semiannual report
on audit management and resolution, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.
(Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6246. A letter from the Secretary, American Battle
Monuments Commission, transmitting the 1997 annual
consolidated report in compliance with the Inspector General
Act and the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act,
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6247. A letter from the Federal Co-Chairman, Appalachian
Regional Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on
the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the
period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the
semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
6248. A letter from the Director, Office of Congressional
Affairs, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, transmitting a
report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for
the reporting period January-September 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6249. A letter from the President, Barry M. Goldwater
Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation,
transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6250. A letter from the President, Barry M. Goldwater
Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation,
transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the
Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public
Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6251. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, transmitting the semiannual report on
the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the
period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the
semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
6252. A letter from the Director, Bureau of the Census,
transmitting the Bureau's final rule--Census County Division
Program for Census 2000 [Docket No. 970501104-7271-02]
received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6253. A letter from the Director, Bureau of the Census,
transmitting the Bureau's final rule--Block Group Program for
Census 2000 [Docket No. 970408082-7273-02] received January
5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
6254. A letter from the Chair, Christopher Columbus
Fellowship Foundation, transmitting the FY 1997 report
pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act,
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6255. A letter from the Secretary, Commission of Fine Arts,
transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the
Office of Inspector General, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6256. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee for
Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled,
transmitting the Committee's final rule--Additions to and
Deletions from the Procurement List [97-020] received
December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6257. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee for
Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled,
transmitting the Committee's final rule--Additions to and
Deletions from the Procurement List [98-001] received January
12, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
6258. A letter from the Chairman, Consumer Product Safety
Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the
activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period
April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual
management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6259. A letter from the Chairman, Consumer Product Safety
Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6260. A letter from the Chief Executive Officer,
Corporation for National Service, transmitting the semiannual
report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General
for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and
the semiannual management report for the same period,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to
the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6261. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District
of Columbia, transmitting no
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tification of its intent with regard to the D.C. Financial
Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority's
Resolution and Recommendation Concerning Managed Medical
Health Care for District of Columbia Medicaid Recipients,
pursuant to Public Law 104--8, section 207; to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
6262. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary (Civil
Works), Department of the Army, transmitting the strategic
plan for Arlington National Cemetary and Soldiers' and
Airmen's Home National Cemetary, pursuant to Public Law 103--
62; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6263. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Program Integration, Department of Defense, transmitting the
fiscal year 1996 report on the actuarial status of the
Military Retirement System, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6264. A letter from the Director, Administration and
Management, Department of Defense, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Freedom of Information Act Program
[DoD 5400.7] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6265. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Department of
Defense, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6266. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of
Justice, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of
the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through
September 30, 1997, and the Management Report for the same
period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section
5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6267. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of
Justice, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6268. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Department of
Veterans Affairs, transmitting the semiannual report on
activities of the Inspector General for the period April 1,
1997 through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.
(Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6269. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental
Protection Agency, transmitting the semiannual report of the
Office of Inspector General covering the period April 1, 1997
through September 30, 1997, and the semiannual Management
report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6270. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental
Protection Agency, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant
to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to
31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6271. A letter from the Acting Director of Communications
and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the
Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6272. A letter from the Chairman, Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report
pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act,
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6273. A letter from the Acting Director of Communications
and Legislative Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, transmitting a copy of the EEOC's ``Annual Report
on the Employment of Minorities, Women, and People with
Disabilities in the Federal Government, FY 1996,'' pursuant
to 42 U.S.C. 2000e--4(e); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6274. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the FY 1997
report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity
Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6275. A letter from the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting the report
in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act for
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6276. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Communications
Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6277. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election
Commission, transmitting the Commission's revised strategic
plan for fiscal years 1998-2003 and its 1999 performance
plan, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6278. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Election
Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6279. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Housing Finance
Board, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities
of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1,
1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual
management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6280. A letter from the Executive Director, Federal Labor
Relations Authority, transmitting the reports in compliance
with the Government in the Sunshine Act during the calendar
years 1995 and 1996, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6281. A letter from the Chair, Federal Labor Relations
Authority, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6282. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime
Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the
activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period
April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual
management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6283. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Maritime
Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6284. A letter from the Director, Federal Mediation and
Conciliation Service, transmitting the FY 1997 report
pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act,
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6285. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission,
transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6286. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission,
transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the
Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997,
through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management
report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6287. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new
investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6288. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new
investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6289. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new
investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6290. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, transmitting a monthly listing of new
investigations, audits, and evaluations; to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6291. A letter from the Acting Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, transmitting the report on results of the
audit of the Custodial Financial Statements of the Internal
Revenue Service for fiscal year 1996, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
9106; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6292. A letter from the Administrator, General Services
Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on
activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period
April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the management
report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6293. A letter from the Inspector General, General Services
Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on
activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period
April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, and the management
report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6294. A letter from the Chairman, Legal Services
Corporation, transmitting the Corporation's Strategic Plan
for FY 1998--FY 2003, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6295. A letter from the General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary, Legal Services Corporation, transmitting the
report in compliance with the Government in the Sunshine Act
for 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(j); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6296. A letter from the FOIA Administrator, Office of the
General Counsel, Legal Services Corporation, transmitting a
report of activities under the Freedom of Information Act for
the calendar year 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6297. A letter from the Administrator, National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, transmitting the semiannual report
on activities of the Inspector General for the period ending
September 30, 1997, and the semiannual management report on
the status of audit followup for the same period, pursuant
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to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6298. A letter from the Director, Office of the Federal
Register, National Archives and Records Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Prices and
Availability of Federal Register Publications; Acceptance of
Digital Signatures--received December 1, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6299. A letter from the Director, Policy and Communications
Staff, National Archives and Records Administration,
transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6300. A letter from the Chairman, National Credit Union
Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on the
activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period
April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual
management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6301. A letter from the Deputy Financial Officer, National
Credit Union Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 report
pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act,
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6302. A letter from the Senior Deputy Chairman, National
Endowment for the Arts, transmitting the semiannual report of
the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997 through
September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen.
Act) section 8G(h)(2); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6303. A letter from the Chairman, National Endowment for
the Humanities, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to
the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6304. A letter from the Chairman and General Counsel,
National Labor Relations Board, transmitting the FY 1997
report pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity
Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6305. A letter from the Chairman, National Mediation Board,
transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6306. A letter from the Chairman, President & Chief
Executive Officer, National Railroad Passenger Corporation,
transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the
Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997,
through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management
report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6307. A letter from the Chairman, National Science Board,
transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the
Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997,
through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management
report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6308. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, transmitting a report of activities under the
Freedom of Information Act for the calendar year 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6309. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Waste Technical
Review Board, transmitting the consolidated report in
compliance with the Inspector General Act and the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.
(Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6310. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Federal
Housing Enterprise Oversight, transmitting the FY 1997 report
pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act,
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6311. A letter from the Office of Independent Counsel,
transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the
Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public
Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6312. A letter from the Office of Independent Counsel,
transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the
Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public
Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6313. A letter from the Office of Independent Counsel,
transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6314. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and
Budget, transmitting a report entitled ``Statistical Programs
of the United States Government: Fiscal Year 1998,'' pursuant
to 44 U.S.C. 3504(e)(2); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6315. A letter from the Director, Office of Management and
Budget, transmitting a report of activities under the Freedom
of Information Act for the period January 1, 1997 through
September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(d); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6316. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Pay Under
the General Schedule; Locality Pay Areas for 1998 (RIN: 3206-
AH65) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6317. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Personnel Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--
Reduction in Force and Performance Management (RIN: 3206-
AH32) received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6318. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting the semiannual report on activities
of the Inspector General for the period of April 1, 1997,
through September 30, 1997, and the Management Response for
the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act)
section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6319. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting notification of an approved proposal
for a personnel management demonstration project for the
Department of Commerce, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4703(b)(4)(B);
to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6320. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Prevailing
Rate Systems; Removal of Putnam, Richmond, and Rockland
Counties, NY, and Monmouth County, NJ, from the New York, NY,
Appropriated Fund Survey Area (RIN: 3206-AI06) received
January 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6321. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Prevailing
Rate Systems; Removal of Umatilla County, OR, from Spokane,
WA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area (RIN: 3206-AI10) received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6322. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Procedures
for Settling Claims (RIN: 3206-AH89) received January 6,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6323. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6324. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting notification of an approved proposal
for a personnel management demonstration project for the
Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Naval Undersea Warfare
Center Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4703(b)(4)(B); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6325. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Cost-of-
Living Allowance (Nonforeign Areas); Miscellaneous Changes
(RIN: 3206-AH51) received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6326. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel
Management, transmitting the Office's final rule--Student
Educational Employment Program (RIN: 3206-AH82) received
December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6327. A letter from the Chairman, Panama Canal Commission,
transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the
Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997,
through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management
report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6328. A letter from the Administrator, Panama Canal
Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6329. A letter from the Director, Peace Corps, transmitting
the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal Managers'
Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to
the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6330. A letter from the Chairman, Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation, transmitting the semiannual report on the
activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period
April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual
management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6331. A letter from the Chairman, Postal Rate Commission,
transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6332. A letter from the Inspector General, Railroad
Retirement Board, transmitting the semiannual report on
activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period
April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) sec
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tion 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
0634. A letter from the Board Members, Railroad Retirement
Board, transmitting the Board's Strategic Plan for 1997--
2002, pursuant to Public Law 103--62; to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6334. A letter from the Chairman, Railroad Retirement
Board, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of
the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997,
through September 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6335. A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury,
transmitting the semiannual report on activities of the
Inspector General for the period ending September 30, 1997,
and the Secretary's semiannual report for the same period,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to
the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6336. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture,
transmitting the 1997 annual report in compliance with the
Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988, pursuant to Public
Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat. 2525); to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6337. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture,
transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6338. A letter from the Secretary of Education,
transmitting the Seventeenth Semiannual Report to Congress on
Audit Follow-Up, covering the period from April 1, 1997 to
September 30, 1997, pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section
106(b) (102 Stat. 2526); to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6339. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation,
transmitting the Secretary's Management Report on Management
Decisions and Final Actions on Office of Inspector General
Audit Recommendations for the period ending September 30,
1997, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6340. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation,
transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6341. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange
Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on the
activities of the Office of Inspector General for the period
April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual
management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6342. A letter from the Chairman, Securities and Exchange
Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
0655. A letter from the Secretary, Smithsonian Institution,
transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the
Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997,
through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual management
report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp.
Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6344. A letter from the Executive Director, State Justice
Institute, transmitting the 1997 annual consolidated report
in compliance with the Inspector General Act and the Federal
Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C.
3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6345. A letter from the Acting Chairman, Thrift Depositor
Protection Oversight Board, transmitting the FY 1997 report
pursuant to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act,
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6346. A letter from the Chairperson, U.S. Commodity Futures
Trading Commission, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant
to the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to
31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight.
6347. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, transmitting the semiannual report on
the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the
period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and the
semiannual management report for the same period, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
6348. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Merit Systems
Protection Board, transmitting the 1997 annual report in
compliance with the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1988,
pursuant to Public Law 100--504, section 104(a) (102 Stat.
2525); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6349. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. Merit Systems
Protection Board, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to
the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6350. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Small Business
Administration, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to
the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6351. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of
Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, transmitting
two opinions of the Court; to the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
6352. A letter from the Public Printer, United States
Government Printing Office, transmitting the semiannual
report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General
for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and
the semiannual management report for the same period,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to
the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6353. A letter from the Director, United States Information
Agency, transmitting the semiannual report on activities of
the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1997, through
September 30, 1997, also the Management Report for the same
period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section
5(b); to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6354. A letter from the Director, United States Information
Agency, transmitting the FY 1997 report pursuant to the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6355. A letter from the President, United States Institute
of Peace, transmitting the 1995 and 1996 annual consolidated
report in compliance with the Inspector General Act and the
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31
U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight.
6356. A letter from the Chairman, United States
International Trade Commission, transmitting the semiannual
report on the activities of the Office of Inspector General
for the period April 1, 1997, through September 30, 1997; and
the semiannual management report for the same period,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to
the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
6357. A letter from the Chairman, United States Postal
Service, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities
of the Office of Inspector General for the period April 1,
1997, through September 30, 1997; and the semiannual
management report for the same period, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight.
6358. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for
Royalty Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting
notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments
in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee
on Resources.
6359. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and
Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting
the Department's final rule--Reclamation Projects, Grant of
Lands in Reclamation Townsites for School Purposes (RIN:
1004-AC91) received November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6360. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Water and
Science, Department of the Interior, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Adjustments to 1998 Operating
Criteria and Procedures for the Newlands Irrigation Project
in Nevada (RIN: 1006-AA37) received December 11, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6361. A letter from the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior,
transmitting the Department's final rule--Safety Belt Use
Within the NPS System (RIN: 1024-AC63) received December 5,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6362. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish
and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior,
transmitting the Department's final rule--Migratory Bird
Hunting: Revised Test Protocol for Nontoxic Approval
Procedures for Shot and Shot Coatings (RIN: 1018-AB80)
received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6363. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and
Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting
the Department's final rule--Multiple Use, Mining; Mining
Claims Under the General Mining Laws [WO-340-1220-00-24 1A]
(RIN: 1004-AD05) received December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6364. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and
Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting
the Department's final rule--Geological and Geophysical
Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf (RIN: 1010-AC10)
received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6365. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Land and
Minerals Management, Department of the Interior, transmitting
the Department's final rule--Surety Bonds for Outer
Continental Shelf Leases (RIN: 1010-AB92) received May 9,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6366. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife
Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered
and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of
Endangered Status for Two Tidal Marsh Plants from the San
Francisco Bay Area of California (RIN: 1018-AD14) received
November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6367. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife
Service, transmitting the Service's
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final rule--Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants;
Determination of Endangered Status for the Callippe
Silverspot Butterfly and the Behren's Silverspot Butterfly
and Threatened Status for the Alameda Whipsnake (RIN: 1018-
AC32) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6368. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife
Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered
and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Status for
Brother's Island Tuatara (RIN: 1018-AD06) received January 6,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6369. A letter from the Director, Fish and Wildlife
Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Endangered
and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a
Nonessential Experimental Population of the Mexican Gray Wolf
in Arizona and New Mexico (RIN: 1018-AD07) received January
8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Resources.
6370. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Improved Retention/
Improved Utilization [Docket No. 970806191-7279-02; I.D.
072297A] (RIN: 0648-AJ71) received December 11, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6371. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Shark
Fisheries; Quotas, Bag Limits, Prohibitions, and Requirements
[Docket No. 961211348-7065-03; I.D. 0923968] (RIN: 0648-AH77)
received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Resources.
6372. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South
Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of
Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No.
961204340-7087-02; I.D. 112597A] received December 3, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6373. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Allocations of
Pacific Cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area
[Docket No. 960815223-6315-02; I.D. 081296A] (RIN: 0648-AI70)
received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Resources.
6374. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Electronic Reporting
[Docket No. 950815208-6299-02; I.D. 080295B] received
December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6375. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Off Alaska;
Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 961126334-7025-
02; I.D. 112597C] received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6376. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Fisheries Off West Coast States and in the Western
Pacific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Inseason Adjustments
and Closures from the U.S.-Canadian Border to the U.S.-
Mexican Border [Docket No. 970429101-7101-01; I.D. 111097A]
received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Resources.
6377. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna
Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Effort Controls [Docket No.
970626157-7176-01; I.D. 041697C] (RIN: 0648-AJ65) received
December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6378. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna
Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments [Docket No. 960816226-7115-
02; I.D. 050797B] (RIN: 0648-AJ04) received December 11,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6379. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna
Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments [Docket No. 960416112-7026-
05; I.D. 020597C] (RIN: 0648-AJ04) received December 11,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6380. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Atlantic Tuna
Fisheries; Regulatory Adjustments [Docket No. 960816226-7172-
05; I.D. 061897C] (RIN: 0648-AJ04) received December 11,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6381. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic
Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Fishery; Minimum Clam Size for
1998 [Docket No. 900124-0127; I.D. 112897E] received December
11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Resources.
6382. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Fisheries off West Coast States and in the Western
Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; Trip Limit Changes
[Docket No. 961227373-6373-01; I.D. 111297A] received
November 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6383. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska;
Interim 1998 Harvest Specifications [Docket No. 971208295-
7295-01; I.D. 111897A] received December 16, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6384. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea and
Aleutian Islands Area; Interim 1998 Harvest Specifications
[Docket No. 971208296-7296-01; I.D. 111997A] received
December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6385. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Scallop Fishery Off Alaska, Scallops in the Northeast
District of Registration Area K [Docket No. 970613138-7138-
01; I.D. 120297A] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6386. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Improved Retention/
Improved Utilization [Docket No. 970611133-7263-02; I.D.
052997B] (RIN: 0648-AJ36) received December 4, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6387. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Northeastern United States; Amendment 10 to the Summer
Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan
[Docket No. 970908229-7277-02; I.D. 082797A] (RIN: 0648-AJ55)
received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Resources.
6388. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska;
Bycatch Rate Standards for the First Half of 1998 [Docket No.
961107312-7021-02; I.D. 112497E] received December 4, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6389. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Correction [Docket
No. 961119321-7071-02; I.D. 110796G] received December 3,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6390. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Individual Fishing
Quota Program; Sweep-up Adjustments [Docket No. 960918264-
6350-02; I.D. 091296A] (RIN: 0648-AI61) received December 3,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6391. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Northeastern United States; Final 1998 Fishing Quotas for
Atlantic Surf Clams and Ocean Quahogs [Docket No. 980107005-
8055-01; I.D. 102997E] received January 12, 1998, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6392. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Mackerel, Squid, and
Butterfish Fisheries; 1998 Specifications [Docket No.
971107264-8001-02; I.D. 102297A] (RIN: 0648-AK47) received
January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6393. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Apportionment of
Reserve [Docket No. 961107312-7021-02; I.D. 120897B] received
December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6394. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oce
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anic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the
Administration's final rule--Fisheries of the Exclusive
Economic Zone Off Alaska; Individual Fishing Quota Program;
Standard Allowances for Ice and Slime; Correction [Docket No.
870520118-7251-02; I.D. 050197A] (RIN: 0648-AJ00) received
December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6395. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal
Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico and South
Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction [Docket No. 961204340-7087-02;
I.D. 121297A] received December 19, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6396. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and
Black Sea Bass Fisheries [Docket No. 971015246-7293-02; I.D.
100897D] (RIN: 0648-AK44) received December 19, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6397. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South
Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of
Mexico and South Atlantic; Closure [Docket No. 961204340-
7087-02; I.D. 010698A] received January 12, 1998, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6398. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Magnuson-
Stevens Act Provisions; Essential Fish Habitat [Docket No.
961030300-7238-04; I.D. 120996A] (RIN: 0648-AJ30) received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6399. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Scallop Fishery Off
Alaska; Change in Season Dates [Docket No. 971110265-7306-02;
I.D. 101797A] (RIN: 0648-AJ98) received January 6, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6400. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Extension of the
Interim Groundfish Observer Program through 1998 [Docket No.
970829216-7305-02; I.D. 073097B] (RIN: 0648-AK15) received
January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Resources.
6401. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Closures of Specified
Groundfish Fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
[Docket No. 971208296-7296-01; I.D. 121997A] received January
6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Resources.
6402. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Atlantic Tuna Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna [I.D.
121597C] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6403. A letter from the Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish of the
Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Area; Prohibited Species
Catch Limit for Chionoecetes opilio [Docket No. 970801188-
7288-02; I.D. 070797C] (RIN: 0648-AJ45) received December 22,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6404. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Magnuson Act
Provisions; Foreign Fishing; Fisheries off West Coast States
and in the Western Pacific; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery;
Annual Specifications and Management Measures [Docket No.
971229312-7312-01; I.D. 121697C] received January 8, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6405. A letter from the Acting Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish
Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Red Snapper Minimum Size Limit
[Docket No. 971205289-7313-02; I.D. 120497C] (RIN: 0648-AK28)
received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Resources.
6406. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Closures of Specified
Groundfish Fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.
961126334-7052-02; I.D. 122297A] received January 6, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6407. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Allocation of Atka
Mackerel to Vessels Using Jig Gear [Docket No. 970829216-
7305-02; I.D. 080597F] (RIN: 0648-AK14) received January 6,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6408. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Fisheries of
the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder Fishery;
Commercial Quota Harvested for Virginia [Docket No.
961210346-7035-02; I.D. 122297F] received January 6, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6409. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's ``Major'' final rule--
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South
Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Amendment
15; OMB Control Numbers; Removal of Expiration Date [Docket
No. 971009242-7308-02; I.D. 091997B] (RIN: 0648-AJ14)
received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Resources.
6410. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer
Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fisheries: Summer Flounder
Commercial Quota Transfer from New Jersey to Connecticut
[I.D. 122997B] received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6411. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Financial
Assistance for Research and Development Projects in the Gulf
of Mexico and Off the U.S. South Atlantic Coastal States;
Marine Fisheries Initiative [Docket No. 97-1114270-7270-01;
I.D. 111397A] (RIN: 0648-ZA35) received January 6, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Resources.
6412. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final
rule--Alabama Regulatory Program [SPATS No. AL-067-FOR]
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources.
6413. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final
rule--Mississippi Regulatory Program [SPATS No. MS-012-FOR]
received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Resources.
6414. A letter from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting
the report on the contribution of bycatch to charitable
organizations, pursuant to Public Law 104--297, section 208;
to the Committee on Resources.
6415. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of
Justice, transmitting the annual listing of all grants
awarded pursuant to the DNA Identification Act of 1994,
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 3796kk--5; to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
6416. A letter from the Assistant Attorney General,
Department of Justice, transmitting the report on the
administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act
covering the six months ended December 31, 1996, pursuant to
22 U.S.C. 621; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6417. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's
final rule--HUD's Regulation on Self-Testing Regarding
Residential Real Estate-Related Lending Transactions and
Compliance with the Fair Housing Act [FR-4160] received
January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
6418. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Administrator,
Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration,
transmitting the Administration's final rule--Implementation
of the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996;
Possession of List I Chemicals, Definitions, Record
Retention, and Temporary Exemption from Chemical Registration
for Distributors of Combination Ephedrine Products [DEA No.
154F] (RIN: 1117-AA42) received November 18, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6419. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of
Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's final rule--
Correspondence: Pretrial Inmates [BOP-1054-F] (RIN: 1120-
AA52) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6420. A letter from the Director, Federal Bureau of
Prisons, transmitting the Bureau's final rule--
Correspondence: Restricted Special Mail Procedures [BOP-1048-
F] (RIN: 1120-AA48) received December 9, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6421. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final
rule--Adjustment of Status; Certain Nationals of the People's
Republic of China [INS No. 1607-93] (RIN: 1115-AD33) received
December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
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6422. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final
rule--Administrative Deportation Procedures for Aliens
Convicted of Aggrevated Felonies Who Are Not Lawful Permanent
Residents [INS No. 1827-96] (RIN: 1115-AE69) received
December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
6423. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final
rule--Periods of Lawful Temporary Resident Status and Lawful
Permanent Resident Status to Establish Seven Years of Lawful
Domicile [INS No. 1748-96] (RIN: 1115-AE27) received December
2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
6424. A letter from the Commissioner, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, transmitting the Service's final
rule--Prima Facie Review of Form I-360 When Filed by Self-
Petitioning Battered Spouse/Child [INS No. 1845-97] (RIN:
1115-AE77) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6425. A letter from the Director, Office for Victims of
Crime, transmitting a report on the accomplishments of the
Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime during
Fiscal Years 1995 and 1996, pursuant to section 1407(g) of
the Victims of Crime Act of 1984; to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
6426. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement, transmitting the Office's final
rule--Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act
of 1996 (RIN: 1029-AB90) received November 24, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6427. A letter from the Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Office of Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Office's final
rule--Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment [96-102]
(RIN: 1550-AB01) received November 25, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6428. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, U.S.
Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Anticounterfeiting Consumer Protection Act: Disposition of
Merchandise Bearing Counterfeit American Trademarks; Civil
Penalties [T.D. 97-90] (RIN: 1515-AC10) received November 14,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
the Judiciary.
6429. A letter from the Clerk, United States Court of
Federal Claims, transmitting the court's report for the year
ended September 30, 1997, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 791(c); to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
6430. A letter from the the Acting Assistant Secretary
(Civil Works), the Department of the Army, transmitting a
report on the authorization of an environmental restoration
project for the Lower Savannah River, Georgia and South
Carolina, pursuant to Public Law 104--303, section
101(a)(11); (H. Doc. No. 105--173); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure and ordered to be printed.
6431. A letter from the the Acting Assistant Secretary
(Civil Works), the Department of the Army, transmitting a
report on the authorization of a deep draft navigation
project for Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, pursuant to
Public Law 104--303, section 101(a)(27); (H. Doc. No. 105--
174); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
and ordered to be printed.
6432. A letter from the Executive Director, Architectural
and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, transmitting
the Board's final rule --Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; State
and Local Government Facilities [Docket No. 92-2] (RIN: 3014-
AA12) received January 23, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6433. A letter from the Director, Bureau of Transportation
Statistics, transmitting the Transportation Statistics Annual
Report 1997, pursuant to Public Law 102--240, section 6006
(105 Stat. 2174); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6434. A letter from the Commandant, Coast Guard,
transmitting the Addendum to the Report to Congress on the
International Private-Sector Tug-of-Opportunity System for
the waters of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and
the Strait of Juan de Fuca, pursuant to Public Law 104--58,
section 401(a); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6435. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
NM-189-AD; Amdt. 39-10220; AD 97-24-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6436. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-44 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-37-AD; Amdt. 39-10236; AD 97-25-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6437. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of VOR Federal Airway; CA (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AWP-17] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6438. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-2B16 Series
Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type
Certificate SA6003NM (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-NM-286-AD; Amdt. 39-10235; AD 97-25-11] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6439. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Allison Engine Company Model 250-
C40B Turboshaft Engines (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-ANE-31-AD; Amdt. 39-10233; AD 97-25-09] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6440. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT9D Series
Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 97-ANE-04; Amdt. 39-10234; AD 97-25-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6441. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model
R22 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
97-SW-04-AD; Amdt. 39-10228; AD 97-25-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6442. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pasquotank River, Elizabeth
City, North Carolina (Coast Guard) [CGD05-97-009] (RIN: 2115-
AE47) received December 11, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6443. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Safety Zone: Los Angeles Harbor-San Pedro Bay, CA (Coast
Guard) [COTP Los Angeles-Long-Beach, CA; 97-007] (RIN: 2115-
AA97) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6444. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
29055; Amdt. No. 1834] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received November 17,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6445. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
29054; Amdt. No. 1833] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received November 17,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6446. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
29053; Amdt. No. 1832] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received November 17,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6447. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model F-27 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-35-AD; Amdt. 39-10204; AD 97-23-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6448. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Model FH-227 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-34-AD; Amdt. 39-10203; AD 97-23-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6449. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Avions Pierre Robin Model R3000
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
CE-89-AD; Amdt. 39-10196; AD 97-23-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6450. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-167-AD; Amdt. 39-10201; AD 97-23-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6451. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness
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Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 and 0070 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-165-AD; Amdt. 39-10200; AD 97-23-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6452. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
NM-115-AD; Amdt. 39-10198; AD 97-23-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6453. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
NM-219-AD; Amdt. 39-10199; AD 97-23-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6454. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace, Jefferson City, MO (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-17] November 17,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6455. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace, Eagle Grove, IA (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-19] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6456. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Mandatory Participation in Qualified One-Call Systems by
Pipeline Operators (Research and Special Programs
Administration) [Docket No. PS-101A, Amdt. 192-82, 195-60]
(RIN: 2137-AC57) received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6457. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Pipeline Safety: Regulations Implementing Memorandum of
Understanding with the Department of the Interior (Research
and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No. RSPA 97-
2096; Amdt. Nos. 191-12; 192-81; 195-59] (RIN: 2137-AC99)
received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6458. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Guntersville, AL (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-13]
(RIN: 2120-AA66) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6459. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revocation of Class E Airspace; Marietta Dobbins ARB (NAS
Atlanta), GA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace
Docket No. 97-ASO-14] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received November 24,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6460. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-55-AD; Amdt. 39-10205; AD 97-23-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6461. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter
Systems MD900 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-SW-17-AD; Amdt. 39-10206; AD 97-12-02] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6462. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Allison Engine Company Model 250-
C47B Turboshaft Engines (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-ANE-40-AD; Amdt. 39-10162; AD 97-21-09] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6463. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-284-AD; Amdt. 39-10208; AD 97-24-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6464. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11, -
2A12, and -2B16 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-285-AD; Amdt. 39-10209; AD
97-24-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received November 24, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6465. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Truck Size and Weight; Office of Management and Budget
Control Number and Expiration Date (Federal Highway
Administration) (RIN: 2125-AE20) received November 24, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6466. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (Eurocopter)
Model SE 3130, SE 313B, SA 3180, SA 318B, and SA 318C
Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
SW-22-AD; Amdt. 39-10211; AD 97-24-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6467. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-198-AD; Amdt. 39-10210; AD 97-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6468. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision of Class E Airspace; New Mexico, NM (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-28]
received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6469. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision of Class D and E Airspace: McKinney, TX (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-22]
received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6470. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited
Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201 Airplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 92-CE-46-AD; Amdt. 39-10214; AD
97-24-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6471. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospace Technologies of Australia
Pty Ltd. (formerly Government Aircraft Factory) Models N22B,
N22S, and N24A Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-CE-34-AD; Amdt. 39-10212; AD 97-24-05] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6472. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Raumfahrt,
GmbH. Model G102 Astir CS Sailplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 95-CE-95-AD; Amdt. 39-10215; AD
97-24-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6473. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob, Luft-und Raumfahrt,
Model G 103 C Twin III SL Sailplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-37-AD; Amdt. 39-10216; AD
97-24-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6474. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Burkhardt Grob Luft-und Raumfahrt,
GmbH. Model G 103 Twin Astir Sailplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 95-CE-96-AD; Amdt. 39-10217; AD
97-24-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 2, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6475. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Primary Category Seaplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 27641; Amdt. No. 21-75] (RIN: 2120-AG39) received
December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6476. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
29065; Amdt. No. 1837] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 5,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6477. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
29064; Amdt. No. 1836] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 5,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
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Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6478. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
29063; Amdt. No. 1835] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received December 5,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6479. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
NM-189-AD; Amdt. 39-10220; AD 97-24-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6480. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100
Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 95-NM-29-AD; Amdt. 39-10223; AD 97-24-16] (RIN: 2120-
AA64) received December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6481. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAC 1-11
200 and 400 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-187-AD; Amdt. 39-10219; AD
97-24-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 5, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6482. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-271-AD;
Amdt. 39-10230; AD 97-25-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6483. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Fair Displays of Airline Services in Computer Reservations
Systems [Docket OST-96-1639] (RIN: 2105-AC56) received
December 5, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6484. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Removal of Class D Airspace, Marshall Army Airfield, Ft.
Riley, KS (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
ACE-05] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure.
6485. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace; St. Louis, MO (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-22] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6486. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace; Crete, NE (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 97-ACE-23] (RIN: 2120-AA66)
received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6487. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace; Atchison, KS (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-26] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6488. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace; Lexington, NE (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-27]
(RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6489. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace; Belleville Municipal Airport;
Belleville, KS (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace
Docket No. 97-ACE-7] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6490. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Encino, TX (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-16]
(RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6491. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Camden, AR (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-20] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6492. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment of Class E Airspace; New Braunels Municipal, TX
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-
ASW-21] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure.
6493. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace; Alliance, NE (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ACE-29] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6494. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0100 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
NM-185-AD; Amdt. 39-10218; AD 97-24-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6495. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 58, 60,
90, 100, 200, and 300 Series and Model 2000 Airplanes
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-33-AD;
Amdt. 39-10224; AD 97-25-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6496. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries MU-2B
Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 97-CE-22-AD; Amdt. 39-10225; AD 97-25-02] (RIN: 2120-
AA64) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6497. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 208,
208A, 208B, 425, and 441 Airplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-19-AD; Amdt. 39-10227; AD
97-25-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6498. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90,
99, 100, 200, 300, 1900, and 2000 Series Airplanes (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-20-AD; Amdt. 39-
10226; AD 97-25-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 8,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6499. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; The Don Luscombe Aviation History
Foundation Models 8, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, T-8F Airplanes;
Correction (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-
CE-99-AD; Amdt. 39-10229; AD 96-24-17 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6500. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-198-AD; Amdt. 39-10210; AD 97-24-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6501. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Annual Adjustment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting Rail
Equipment Accidents/Incidents (Federal Railroad
Administration) [FRA Docket No. RAR-5, Notice No. 1] (RIN:
2130-AB21) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6502. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Advance Notice of Arrival: Vessels bound for ports and places
in the United States (Coast Guard) [CGD 97-067] (RIN: 2115-
AF54) received December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6503. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Safety Zone Regulations; Bellingham Bay; Bellingham, WA
(Coast Guard) [CGD13-96-028] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received
December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6504. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-295-AD;
Amdt. 39-10250; AD 97-26-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6505. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Air
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planes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-
282-AD; Amdt. 39-10239; AD 97-25-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6506. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland Model EC135
P1 and T1 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-SW-46-AD; Amdt. 39-10240; AD 97-20-13] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6507. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP
Airplanes and Model HS 748 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-104-AD; Amdt. 39-10237; AD
97-25-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6508. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-8-100, -200,
and -300 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-NM-120-AD; Amdt. 39-10238; AD 97-25-14] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6509. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National
Park (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28537;
Amdt. Nos. 91-255, 93-75, 121-267, 135-71] (RIN: 2120-AG54)
received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6510. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revisions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Rules; Correction
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 28109; Amdt.
No. 121-266] (RIN: 2120-AF76) received December 16, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6511. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modification of the Legal Description of Class E Airspace;
Akron, OH (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket
No. 97-AGL-39] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6512. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Change Controlling Agency for Restricted Area R-5301,
Albemarle Sound, NC; and Restricted Areas R-5302A, R-5302B,
and R-5302C, Harvey Point, NC (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-24] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6513. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision to Chicago Midway Airport Class C Airspace Area; IL
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-
AGL-40] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure.
6514. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modification of Class E Airspace; Coshocton, OH (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-36]
(RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6515. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modification of the Legal Description of Class E Airspace;
Dickinson, ND (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace
Docket No. 97-AGL-38] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6516. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modification of the Legal Description of Class E Airspace;
Hancock, MI (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace
Docket No. 97-AGL-41] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6517. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment of Legal Description of Jet Routes and Federal
Airways in the Vicinity of Indianapolis, IN (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-31] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6518. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modifications of the Legal Descriptions of Federal Airways in
the Vicinity of Colorado Springs, CO (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-9] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6519. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Name Change for Restricted Area 4007A (R-4007A); Patuxent
River, MD (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket
No. 97-AEA-38] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 16, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6520. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modification of Jet Route J-46 (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 95-ASO-21] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6521. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Computer Reservations System Regulations (Part 255) [Docket
No. OST-97-3057] (RIN: 2105-AC67) received December 16, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6522. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Hazardous Materials: Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles in Liquified
Compressed Gas Service; Response to Petitions for
Reconsideration; Editorial Revisions; and Rules Clarification
(Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No.
RSPA-97-2133 (HM-225)] (RIN: 2137-AC97) received December 16,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6523. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modification of VOR Federal Airway V-204; Yakima, WA (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-22]
(RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6524. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Change of Using Agency for Restricted Areas R-4105A and R-
4105B; No Man's Land Island, MA [Airspace Docket No. 97-ANE-
101] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6525. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Realignment of Jet Routes; TX (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-4] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6526. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Realignment of VOR Federal Airway; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-
ASW-13] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5, 1998, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure.
6527. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
29074; Amdt. No. 1840] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received January 5,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6528. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
29073; Amdt. No. 1839] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received January 5,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6529. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Reduced Vertical Separation Operations (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 28870; Amdt. No. 91-254] (RIN:
2120-AE51) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6530. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment of Legal Descriptions of Federal Airways;
Porterville, CA (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace
Docket No. 97-AWP-2] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received January 5,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6531. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
29072; Amdt. No. 1838] (RIN: 2120-AA65) received January 5,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6532. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica
S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Series Airplanes (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-299-AD; Amdt. 39-
10265; AD 97-26-22] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 5,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
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6533. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200, 747-
300, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-294-AD; Amdt. 39-10264; AD
97-26-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received January 5, 1998, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure.
6534. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-255-AD; Amdt. 39-10267; AD 98-01-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6535. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model HS 748
Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 97-NM-224-AD; Amdt. 39-10269; AD 98-01-05] (RIN: 2120-
AA64) received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6536. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Aviat Aircraft Inc. Models S-2A, S-
2B, and S-2S Airplanes (formerly Pitts Models S-2A, S-2B, and
S-2S airplanes) (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
97-CE-17-AD; Amdt. 39-10263; AD 97-26-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6537. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
NM-201-AD; Amdt. 39-10036; AD 97-11-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6538. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model CL-415 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-31-AD; Amdt. 39-10037; AD 97-11-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6539. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace, Staunton, VA [Airspace Docket
No. 96-AEA-11] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6540. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Model
1900D Airplanes (Formerly Beech Aircraft Corporation)
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-27-AD;
Amdt. 39-10026; AD 97-10-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6541. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Puritan Bennett Aero Systems
Company Series 174290 Constant Flow Airline Portable Oxygen
Masks, Part Numbers 174290-14, 174290-24, 174290-34, 174290-
44, and 174290-54 (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 97-CE-31-AD; Amdt. 39-10039; AD 97-11-10] (RIN: 2120-
AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6542. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. SA226 and
SA227 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 96-CE-65-AD; Amdt. 39-10025; AD 97-10-13] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6543. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision of Class E Airspace; Perry, OK (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-22] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6544. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision of Class E Airspace; Socorro, NM (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-23] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6545. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision of Class E Airspace; Jasper, TX (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-24] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6546. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100 and -200
Series Airplanes, and Model 747-100, -200, -300, and -SP
Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 96-NM-36-AD; Amdt. 39-9799; AD 96-22-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6547. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division
of Textron Canada, Ltd. Model 206L-1 Helicopters (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-SW-35-AD; Amdt. 39-
9806; AD 96-23-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6548. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class D Airspace, Knob Noster, MO (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-ACE-13] received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6549. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Inc. GTCP85 Series
Auxiliary Power Units (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 96-ANE-15; Amdt. 39-9927; AD 97-04-04] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6550. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dexter, ME (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-ANE-23] received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6551. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc.
Model DA 20-A1 Airplanes, serial numbers 10002 through 10287
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-36-AD;
Amdt. 39-10062; AD 97-13-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6552. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Oxford, ME (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ANE-22]
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6553. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80
Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and Model MD-90
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-
NM-217-AD; Amdt. 39-9934; AD 97-04-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6554. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-32-AD;
Amdt. 39-9952; AD 97-05-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6555. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-153-AD;
Amdt. 39-9925; AD 97-04-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6556. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems 1A103/
TCM Series Propellers (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-ANE-06; Amdt. 39-9973; AD 97-06-16] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6557. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National
Park; Correction [Docket No. 28537; Amdt. No. 93-74, and SFAR
No. 50-2] (RIN: 2120-AF93) received December 18, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6558. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-249-AD;
Amdt. 39-9842; AD 96-25-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6559. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Aircraft Company (formerly
Beech Aircraft Corporation) Model 1900 Series Airplanes
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-47-AD;
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Amdt. 39-10074; AD 97-14-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6560. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 382 Series Airplanes
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-35-AD;
Amdt. 39-9951; AD 97-05-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6561. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Series
Turboprop Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 97-ANE-01; Amdt. 39-9936; AD 97-04-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6562. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Avionics, Inc. Models
GNS-XLS or GNS-XL Flight Management Systems (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-07-AD; Amdt. 39-9947; AD
97-05-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6563. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments [Docket No. 28785; Amdt. 1779] (RIN: 2120-AA65)
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6564. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Class E Airspace; Hudson, NY [Airspace Docket
No. 96-AEA-12] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6565. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Models H301 ``Libelle,''
H301B ''Libelle,'' Standard ''Libelle,'' Standard Libelle
201B, Club Libelle 205, and Kestrel Sailplanes (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-38-AD; Amdt. 39-
9908; AD 97-03-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6566. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 and A310
Series Airplanes Equipped with Pre-Modification 5844D4829
Rudders (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-
65-AD; Amdt. 39-9931; AD 97-04-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6567. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. AT-300, AT-400,
and AT-500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 96-CE-55-AD; Amdt. 39-9823; AD 96-23-19] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6568. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-73-AD;
Amdt. 39-10002; AD 97-09-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6569. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100
Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 96-NM-262-AD; Amdt. 39-9825; AD 96-23-16] (RIN: 2120-
AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6570. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment of Class D Airspace; Jacksonville, Craig Municipal
Airport, FL (Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace
Docket No. 96-ASO-21] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6571. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 Series
Airplanes [Docket No. 96-NM-118-AD; Amdt. 39-9930; AD 97-04-
06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6572. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300,
and -320 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-NM-30-AD; Amdt. 39-9939; AD 97-04-14] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6573. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Model G-159 (G-I) Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-NM-19-AD; Amdt. 39-10069; AD 97-14-13] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6574. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision of Class E Airspace; Ardmore, OK (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-07] received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6575. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Jetstream Aircraft Limited HP137
Mk1, Jetstream Series 200, and Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 95-
CE-44-AD; Amdt. 39-10017; AD 97-10-05] received December 18,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6576. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; CFM International CFM56-5C Series
Turbofan Engines (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 95-ANE-64; Amdt. 39-9998; AD 97-09-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6577. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision of Class E Airspace; Klawock, AK (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-AAL-31] received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6578. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Manilla, AR (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-ASW-11]
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6579. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter
Systems Model 369D, E, F, FF, 500N, AH-6, and MH-6
Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
SW-02-AD; Amdt. 39-10081; AD 97-15-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6580. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Mark 050, 100,
200, 300, 400, 600, and 700 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 96-
NM-32-AD; Amdt. 39-9932; AD 97-04-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6581. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and
Airspace of Iraq (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 28691; SFAR No. 77] (RIN: 2120-AG25) received December
18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6582. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Nuiqsut, AK [Airspace
Docket No. 96-AAL-10] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6583. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Removal of Class D Airspace, Marshall Army Airfield, Ft.
Riley, KS (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
ACE-5] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6584. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; HOAC Austria Model DV-20 Katana
Airplanes [Docket No. 95-CE-62-AD; Amdt. 39-9832; AD 96-24-
07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6585. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Realignment of Jet Route J-522 [Airspace Docket No. 95-AGL-
16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6586. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sturgeon Bay, WI (Coast
Guard) [CGD09-94-029] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received December 18,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6587. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Temporary
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Drawbridge Regulations: Mississippi River, Iowa and Illinois
(Coast Guard) [CGD08-96-062] (RIN: 2115-AE47) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6588. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Programs (Federal
Highway Administration) [NHTSA Docket No. 93-55, Notice 5]
(RIN: 2127-AG69) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6589. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Lamps, Reflective
Devices and Associated Equipment (National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration) [Docket No. 95-28; Notice 10] (RIN:
2127-AF73) received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6590. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision of Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Regulations;
Regulatory Review; Responses to Petitions for Reconsideration
[Docket HM-222B; Amdt. No. 172-149] (RIN: 2137-AC76) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6591. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Control of Drug Use and Alcohol Misuse in Natural Gas,
Liquified Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline
Operations Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program (Research and
Special Programs Administration) [Docket PS-150, Notice No.
6] received December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6592. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Hazardous Materials: Radiation Protection Program Requirement
(Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No.
RSPA-97-2850 (HM-169B)] (RIN: 2137-AD14) received December
18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6593. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Hazardous Materials: Radiation Protection Program Requirement
(Research and Special Programs Administration) [Docket No.
RSPA-97-2850 (HM-169B)] (RIN: 2137-AD14) received December
18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6594. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Alcohol/Drug Regulations: Technical Amendments;
Qualifications for Locomotive Engineers: Correction (Federal
Railroad Administration) [Docket No. RSOR-6, Notice No. 45;
Docket No. RSOR-9, Notice No. 9] (RIN: 2130-AA63) received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6595. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-300 and
ATR42-320 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-NM-283-AD; Amdt. 39-10262; AD 97-26-19] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6596. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Establishment of Class D Airspace; Hickory, NC (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-22]
received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6597. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Covington, KY (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-20]
received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6598. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revocation and Modification of Restricted Areas; FL (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-8] (RIN:
2120-AA66) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6599. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment to Time of Designation for Restricted Areas; GA
(Federal Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 96-
ASO-5] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 29, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure.
6600. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Pilot, Flight Instructor, Ground Instructor, and Pilot School
Certification Rules (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 25910; Amdt. Nos. 91-255, 121-267, and 142-2] (RIN: 2120-
AE71) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6601. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modification of Class E Airspace; Grand Rapids, MI (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-44]
received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6602. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Birmingham, AL (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-15]
received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6603. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships
and for Pollution Prevention (Coast Guard) [CGD 95-073] (RIN:
2115-AF44) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6604. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Regattas and Marine Parades (Coast Guard) [CGD 95-054] (RIN:
2115-AF17) received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6605. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -
400, and -500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 96-NM-147-AD; Amdt. 39-10244; AD
97-26-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6606. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42-200, -300,
and -320 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 95-NM-140-AD; Amdt. 39-10254; AD 97-26-11] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6607. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model Hawker 1000 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-140-AD; Amdt. 39-10253; AD 97-26-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6608. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -
400, and -500 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 97-NM-259-AD; Amdt. 39-10247; AD
97-26-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6609. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109K2
Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
SW-54-AD; Amdt. 39-10252; AD 97-26-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6610. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model
HS 748 Series Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 97-NM-222-AD; Amdt. 39-10248; AD 97-26-05] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6611. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models
PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, PA-42, PA-42720, and PA-
42-1000 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 97-CE-41-AD; Amdt. 39-10255; AD 97-26-12] (RIN: 2120-
AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6612. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica
S.A. Models EMB-110P1 and EMB-110P2 Airplanes (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-39-AD; Amdt. 39-
10256; AD 97-26-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6613. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; MAULE Models MX-7-420 and MXT-7-420
Airplanes and Models M-7-235 and M-7-235A Airplanes Modified
in Accordance With Maule Supplemental Type Certificate
SA2661SO (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-CE-
40-AD; Amdt. 39-10257; AD 97-26-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received
December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6614. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness
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Directives; Raytheon Aircraft Company Models 1900, 1900C, and
1900D Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
97-CE-13-AD; Amdt. 39-10258; AD 97-26-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6615. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 402C
and 414A Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket
No. 90-CE-28-AD; Amdt. 39-10259; AD 97-26-16] (RIN: 2120-
AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6616. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors IO-360,
TSIO-360, LTSIO-360, IO-520, LIO-520, TSIO-520, LTSIO-520
Series, and Rolls-Royce plc IO-360 and TSIO-360 Series
Reciprocating Engines (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Docket No. 93-ANE-08; Amdt. 39-10260; AD 97-26-17] (RIN:
2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6617. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models
M20F, M20J, and M20L Airplanes (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Docket No. 96-CE-51-AD; Amdt. 39-10251; AD
97-26-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 23, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6618. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Model SA-360C
Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
SW-50-AD; Amdt. 39-10261; AD 97-26-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6619. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace (Jetstream) Model
4101 Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
97-NM-146-AD; Amdt. 39-10241; AD 97-25-16] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6620. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR42 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-161-AD; Amdt. 39-10243; AD 97-25-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6621. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A320 and A321 Series
Airplanes (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No. 97-
NM-183-AD; Amdt. 39-10242; AD 97-25-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6622. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD)
Model BO-105A, BO-105C, BO-105S, BO-105LS A-1, and BO-105LS
A-3 Helicopters and Eurocopters Canada Ltd. Model BO-105LS A-
3 Helicopters (Federal Aviation Administration) [Docket No.
97-SW-44-AD; Amdt. 39-10245; AD 97-26-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64)
received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6623. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Birmingham, AL (Federal
Aviation Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASO-15]
(RIN: 2120-AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6624. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Change Controlling Agency for Restricted Areas R-6412A and R-
6412B; Camp Williams, UT (Federal Aviation Administration)
[Airspace Docket No. 97-ANM-10] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received
December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
6625. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Revision of Class E Airspace; Gallup, NM (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-ASW-25] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6626. A letter from the General Counsel, Department of
Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule--
Modification of Class E Airspace; Mason, MI (Federal Aviation
Administration) [Airspace Docket No. 97-AGL-27] (RIN: 2120-
AA66) received December 23, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure.
6627. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory
Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency,
transmitting the Agency's final rule--Marine Sanitation
Device Standard--Establishment of Drinking Water Intake No
Discharge Zone(s) Under Section 312(f)(4)(B) of the Clean
Water Act [FRL-5942-4] (RIN: 2040-AC61) received January 5,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure.
6628. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental
Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's report entitled
``The Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program,
Annual Report to Congress FY 1996,'' pursuant to 42 U.S.C.
9604; to the Committee on Science.
6629. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Veterans Education: Approval of
Correspondence Programs or Courses (RIN: 2900-AH91) received
December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
6630. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Loan Guaranty: Electronic Payment of
Funding Fee (RIN: 2900-AH73) received November 19, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.
6631. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Guidelines for Furnishing Sensori-
neural Aids (RIN: 2900-AI60) received December 8, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.
6632. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Schedule for Rating Disabilities;
The Cardiovascular System (RIN: 2900-AE40) received December
8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.
6633. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Loan Guaranty: Requirements for
Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans (RIN: 2900-AI92)
received November 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
6634. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the
Department's final rule--Active Military Service Certified
Under Section 401 of Public Law 95-202 (RIN: 2900-AI91)
received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
6635. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting
the combined third and fourth quarter reports on the
expenditure and need for worker adjustment assistance
training funds under the Trade Act of 1974, pursuant to 19
U.S.C. 2296(a)(2); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6636. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Determination of Interest Rate [Rev. Rul. 97-53] received
December 10, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6637. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Adoption Assistance [Notice 97-70] received November 24,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
6638. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--IRS
Adoption Taxpayer Identification Numbers [TD 8739] (RIN:
1545-AV09) received November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6639. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Determination if Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt
Instruments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 97-49] received
November 20, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6640. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Special Rules for Certain Transactions Where Stated Principal
Amount Does Not Exceed $2,800,000 [Rev. Rul. 97-56] received
December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6641. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Simplified Exclusion Ratio [Notice 98-2] received December
16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6642. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Treatment of Loans with Below-Market Interest Rates [Rev.
Rul. 97-57] received December 16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6643. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax
forms and instructions [Rev. Proc. 97-57] received December
16, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6644. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
General Business Credit [Rev. Rul. 97-51] received December
8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
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6645. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Minimum Distribution Requirements [Notice 97-75] received
December 8, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6646. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner
(Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Market Segment Specialization Program
Audit Techniques Guides--received December 17, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6647. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Income Tax Return Preparer Penalties--1997 Federal Income Tax
Returns Due Dilligence Requirements for Earned Income Credit
[Notice 97-65] received December 4, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6648. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax
Forms and Instructions [Rev. Proc. 97-60] received December
18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6649. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Methods of Signing [TD 8689] (RIN: 1545-AT23) received
November 24, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6650. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Presidentially Declared Disasters in North Dakota and
Minnesota [Notice 97-62] received November 25, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6651. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Guidance on Making Payments for Charitable Remainder Trusts
[Notice 97-68] received November 17, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6652. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Grace
Period Interest [Notice 97-67] received November 17, 1997,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
6653. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Electronic Funds Transfer--Temporary Waiver of Failure to
Deposit Penalty for Certain Taxpayers and Request for
Comments on Future Guidance [Notice 97-43] received November
17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6654. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Foreign Base Company Income [Rev. Rul. 97-48] received
November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6655. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Contracts with reserves based on segregated asset accounts
[Rev. Rul. 97-46] received November 18, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6656. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Permitted disparity with respect to employer-provided
contributions or benefits [Rev. Rul. 97-45] received November
18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6657. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Tax
forms and instructions [Rev. Proc. 97-61] received December
18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6658. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt
Instruments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. 98-4] received
December 18, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6659. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Partnership Magnetic Media Filing Requirements [Notice 97-77]
received December 17, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6660. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 97-69] received
December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6661. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Taxation of DISC Income to Shareholders [Rev. Rul. 97-49]
received December 2, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6662. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Interest on underpayments [Rev. Proc. 98-15] received January
9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6663. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rules
and regulations [Rev. Proc. 98-14] received January 9, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
6664. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-11] received
January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6665. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-12] received
January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6666. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Consolidated returns--limitations on the use of certain
losses and credits; overall foreign loss accounts [TD 8751]
(RIN: 1545-AV30) received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6667. A letter from the Assistant Commissioner
(Examination), Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the
Service's final rule--Petroleum Industry Coordinated Issue:
Replacement of Underground Storage Tanks at Retail Gasoline
Stations--received January 9, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6668. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Imposition and rates of tax; bows and arrows [Rev. Rul. 98-5]
received January 13, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6669. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Low-
Income Housing Credit [Rev. Rul. 98-3] received January 13,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
6670. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Election Not to Apply Look-Back Method in De Minimis Cases
[TD 8756] (RIN: 1545-AV78) received January 13, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
6671. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's ``Major'' final
rule--Interim Rules for Mental Health Parity [T.D. 8741]
(RIN: 1545-AV53) received December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6672. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-4] received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6673. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Cash
or Deferred Arrangements; Nondiscrimination [Notice 98-1]
received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6674. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Returns Relating to Interest on Education Loans [Notice 98-7]
received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6675. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Limitations on Benefits and Contributions under Qualified
Plans [Rev. Rul. 98-1] received December 33, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6676. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
SIMPLE IRA Plan Guidance [Notice 98-4] received December 33,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
6677. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Foreign Tax Credit Abuse [Notice 98-5] received December 33,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
6678. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-8] received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6679. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-5] received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6680. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-7] received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6681. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Requirements Respecting the Adoption or Change of Accounting
Method; Extensions of Time to Make Elections [TD 8742] (RIN:
1545-AU42 and 1545-AV20) received January 5, 1998, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6682. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Excise Tax; Special Rules for
Alaska;
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Definitions [TD 8748] (RIN: 1545-AU53) received January 5,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
6683. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Funding Method for Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Rev. Proc.
98-10] received December 33, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6684. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Disclaimer of Interest and Powers [TD 8744] (RIN: 1545-AR52)
received December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6685. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 97-74] received
December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6686. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Publicly Traded Partnerships [Notice 98-3] received December
22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6687. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or
abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Rev. Proc.
98-13] received January 8, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6688. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Pacific Enterprises and Subsidiaries v. Commissioner [T.C.
Dkt. No. 5295-91] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6689. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
William R. Jackson v. Commissioner [T.C. Dkt. No. 23558-94]
received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6690. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-1] received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6691. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Qualified Funeral Trusts [Notice 98-6] received January 5,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
6692. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Transwestern Pipeline Co. v. United States--received January
5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6693. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Deposits of Excise Taxes [TD 8740] (RIN: 1545-AV03) received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6694. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Examination of returns and claims for refund, credit, or
abatement; determination of correct tax liability [Rev. Proc.
98-2] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6695. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Qualified Small Business Stock (RIN: 1545-AU34) received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6696. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Application of HIPAA Group Market Rules to Individuals Who
Were Denied Coverage Due to a Health Status-Related Factor
[26 CFR Part 54] received January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6697. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Application of HIPAA Group Market Portability Rules to Health
Flexible Spending Arrangements [26 CFR Part 54] received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6698. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
General Rules for Making and Maintaining Qualified Electing
Fund Elections [TD 8750] (RIN: 1545-AV40) received January 5,
1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
6699. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 97-55] received
December 22, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6700. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Sale
of Residence from Qualified Personal Residence Trust [TD
8743] (RIN: 1545-AU12) received December 22, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6701. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--IRS
Reassures Nursery Growers about Farming Exception
[Announcement 97-120] received November 28, 1997, pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6702. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Interim Guidance on Roth IRAs [Announcement 97-122] received
December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6703. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Last-
in, first-out inventories [Rev. Rul. 97-52] received December
3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee
on Ways and Means.
6704. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Substantial Modification of Rental Agreements [Notice 97-72]
received December 3, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6705. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Returns Relating to Higher Education Tuition and Related
Expenses [Notice 97-73] received December 3, 1997, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6706. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-6] received
January 5, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6707. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Reorganizations/Treatment of Warrants as Securities [TD 8752]
(RIN: 1545-AU67) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6708. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Reorganizations; Nonqualified Preferred Stock [TD 8753] (RIN:
1545-AV85) received January 7, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6709. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Debt
Instruments with Original Issue Discount; Annuity Contracts
[TD 8754] (RIN: 1545-AS76) received January 7, 1998, pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6710. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Definition of structure [TD 8745] (RIN: 1545-AR63) received
December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6711. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-3] received
December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6712. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 98-10] received
December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6713. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Certain Cost-sharing Payments [Rev. Rul. 97-55] received
December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6714. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Amortizable Bond Premium [TD 8746] (RIN: 1545-AU09) received
December 30, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
6715. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Empowerment Zone Employment Credit [TD 8747] (RIN: 1545-AU30)
received December 29, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6716. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Qualified Zone Academy Bonds [TD 8755] (RIN: 1545-AV74)
received January 6, 1998, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A);
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
6717. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal
Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--Rules
and regulations [Rev. Proc. 98-9] received January 6, 1998,
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
6718. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Social Security
Administration, transmitting the Administration's final
rule--Definition of United States Resident; Religious Record
of Birth or Baptism as Evidence of Citizenship; Plan to Help
Blind and Disabled Individuals Achieve Self-Support
[Regulations No. 16] (RIN: 0960-AE05) received November 26,
1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
6719. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, U.S.
Customs Service, transmitting the Service's final rule--
Technical Change Regarding Duty Free Entry of Metal Articles
[T.D. 98-4] received December 31, 1997, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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6720. A letter from the Acting Associate Chief, Forest
Service, transmitting annual report covering major
accomplishments of the Forest Service for fiscal year 1996,
pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1674(c); jointly to the Committees on
Agriculture and Resources.
6721. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. Agency for
International Development, transmitting the Agency's annual
report on activities under the Denton Program for the period
July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997; jointly to the Committees
on National Security and International Relations.
6722. A letter from the Chairperson, United States
Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting the Commission's
report entitled ``Equal Educational Opportunity and
Nondiscrimination for Students with Disabilities: Federal
Enforcement of Section 504,'' pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1975;
jointly to the Committees on Education and the Workforce and
the Judiciary.
6723. A letter from the Chairman, National Transportation
Safety Board, transmitting a copy of the Board's request for
supplemental appropriations, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app.
1903(b)(7); jointly to the Committees on Transportation and
Infrastructure and Appropriations.
para.1.4 message from the senate
A message from the Senate by Mr. Lundregan, one of its clerks,
announced that the Senate had passed with amendments in which the
concurrence of the House is requested, a bill of the House of the
following title:
H.R. 607. An Act to amend the Real Estate Settlement
Procedures Act of 1974 to require notice of cancellation
rights with respect to private mortgage insurance which is
required as a condition of entering into certain federally
related mortgage loans and to provide for cancellation of
such insurance, and for other purposes.
The message also announced that the Senate had passed bills and a
concurrent resolution of the following titles, in which the concurrence
of the House is requested:
S. 191. An Act to throttle criminal use of guns.
S. 758. An Act to make certain technical corrections to the
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
S. 1172. An Act for the relief of Sylvester Flis.
S. 1213. An Act to establish a National Ocean Council, a
Commission on Ocean Policy, and for other purposes.
S. 1566. An Act to amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil
Relief Act of 1940 to protect the voting rights of military
personnel, and for other purposes.
S. Con. Res. 39. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense
of the Congress that the German Government should expand and
simplify its reparations system, provide reparations to
Holocaust survivors in Eastern and Central Europe, and set up
a fund to help cover the medical expenses of Holocaust
survivors.
para.1.5 committee to notify the president
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following privileged resolution (H. Res. 335):
Resolved, That a committee of two Members be appointed by
the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to
join with a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the
President of the United States that a quorum of each House
has assembled and Congress is ready to receive any
communication that he may be pleased to make.
When said resolution was considered and agreed to.
A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said resolution was agreed to
was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.
para.1.6 appointment of committee to notify the president
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. DREIER, pursuant to the foregoing
resolution, announced the appointment of Messrs. Armey and Gephardt as
members of the committee on the part of the House to join a like
committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the
United States that a quorum of each House has been assembled and that
Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to
make.
para.1.7 clerk to notify senate of a quorum
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following privileged resolution (H. Res. 336):
Resolved, That the Clerk of the House inform the Senate
that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is
ready to proceed with business.
When said resolution was considered and agreed to.
A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said resolution was agreed to
was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.
para.1.8 hour of meeting
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following privileged resolution (H. Res. 337):
Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, before Monday, May
18, 1998, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2
p.m. on Mondays; 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. on all
other days of the week; and from Monday, May 18, 1998, until
the end of the second session, the hour of daily meeting of
the House shall be noon on Mondays; 10 a.m. on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of
the week.
When said resolution was considered and agreed to.
A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said resolution was agreed to
was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.
para.1.9 providing for the adjournment of both houses
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following privileged concurrent resolution (H.
Con. Res. 201):
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legislative
day of Wednesday, January 28, 1998, it stand adjourned until
12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 1998; that when the House
adjourns on Thursday, February 5, 1998, it stand adjourned
until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 1998; and that when
the House adjourns on Thursday, February 12, 1998, it stand
adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 1998, or
until noon on the second day after Members are notified to
reassemble pursaunt to section 2 of this concurrent
resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Friday,
February 13, 1998, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority
Leader, or his designee, in accordance with this concurrent
resolution, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on
Monday, February 23, 1998, or such time on that day as may be
specified by the Majority Leader or his designee in the
motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second day
after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section
2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
Sec. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of
the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the
Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the
Senate, shall notify the Members of the House and the Senate,
respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the
public interest shall warrant it.
When said concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said concurrent resolution was
agreed to was, by uanimous consent, laid on the table.
Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in said
concurrent resolution.
para.1.10 hour of meeting
On motion of Mr. ARMEY, by unanimous consent,
Ordered, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 1
o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 1998.
para.1.11 calendar wednesday business dispensed with
On motion of Mr. ARMEY, by unanimous consent,
Ordered, That business in order for consideration on Wednesday,
January 28, 1998, under clause 7, rule XXIV, the Calendar Wednesday
rule, be dispensed with.
para.1.12 holocaust victims redress
On motion of Mr. LEACH, by unanimous consent, the Committee on
International Relations was discharged from further consideration of the
bill of the Senate (S. 1564) to provide redress for inadequate
restitution of assets seized by the United States Government during
World War II which belonged to victims of the Holocaust, and for other
purposes.
When said bill was considered, read twice, ordered to be read a third
time, was read a third time by title, and passed.
A motion to reconsider the vote whereby the bill was passed was, by
unanimous consent, laid on the table.
Ordered, That the Clerk notify the Senate thereof.
para.1.13 the late honorable sonny bono
Mr. LEWIS of California, submitted the following privileged resolution
(H. Res. 338):
Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of
the death of the Honorable Sonny Bono, a Representative from
the State of California.
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to
the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the
deceased.
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as
a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.
When said resolution was considered.
After debate,
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By unanimous consent, the previous question was ordered on the
resolution to its adoption or rejection.
The question being put, viva voce,
Will the House agree to said resolution?
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, announced that the yeas had it.
So, the resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said resolution was agreed to
was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table.
Ordered, That the Clerk notify the Senate thereof.
para.1.14 appointment of funeral committee of the late honorable sonny
bono
The SPEAKER, pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, announced that, pursuant to the
provisions of section 3 of House Resolution 311 of the One Hundred Fifth
Congress, the Speaker on Friday, January 9, 1998 appointed the following
members to attend the funeral of the late Honorable Sonny Bono:
Mr. Dellums, California, Mr. Gingrich, Georgia, Mr. Armey, Texas, Mr.
Brown, California, Mr. Stark, California, Mr. Miller, California, Mr.
Waxman, California, Mr. Dixon, California, Mr. Fazio, California, Mr.
Lewis, California, Mr. Matsui, California, Mr. Thomas, California, Mr.
Dreier, California, Mr. Hunter, California, Mr. Lantos, California, Mr.
Martinez, California, Mr. Berman, California, Mr. Packard, California,
Mr. Torres, California, Mr. Gallegly, California, Mr. Herger,
California, Ms. Pelosi, California, Mr. Cox, California, Mr.
Rohrabacher, California, Mr. Condit, California, Mr. Cunningham,
California, Mr. Dooley, California, Mr. Doolittle, California, Ms.
Waters, California, Mr. Becerra, California, Mr. Calvert, California,
Ms. Eshoo, California, Mr. Filner, California, Ms. Harman, California,
Mr. Horn, California, Mr. Kim, California, Mr. McKeon, California, Mr.
Pombo, California, Ms. Roybal-Allard, California, and Mr. Royce,
California.
Ms. Woolsey, California, Mr. Farr, California, Mr. Riggs, California,
Mr. Bilbray, California, Ms. Lofgren, California, Mr. Radanovich,
California, Mr. Campbell, California, Ms. Millender-McDonald,
California, Mr. Rogan, California, Mr. Sherman, California, Ms.
Sanchez, California, Mrs. Tauscher, California, Mr. Hyde, Illinois, Mr.
Livingston, Louisiana, Mr. Shaw, Florida, Mr. Saxton, New Jersey, Mr.
Coble, North Carolina, Mr. Weldon, Pennsylvania, Mr. McNulty, New York,
Mr. Paxon, New York, Mr. Walsh, New York, Mr. Bartlett, Maryland, Mr.
Buyer, Indiana, Mr. Dickey, Arkansas, Mr. King, New York, Mr. Linder,
Georgia, Mr. McInnis, Colorado, Mr. Quinn, New York, Mr. Smith,
Michigan, Mr. Barr, Georgia, Mr. Chambliss, Georgia, Mrs. Chenoweth,
Idaho, Mrs. Cubin, Wyoming, Mr. Ehrlich, Maryland, Mr. Foley, Florida,
Mr. Fox, Pennsylvania, Mr. Ganske, Iowa, Mr. Hayworth, Arizona, Mrs.
Kelly, New York, Mr. Latham, Iowa, Mrs. Myrick, North Carolina, Mr.
Nethercutt, Washington, Mr. Ney, Ohio, Mr. Tiahrt, Kansas, Mr. Weller,
Illinois, Mr. Kucinich, Ohio, and Mr. Thune, South Dakota.
para.1.15 communication from the clerk--message from the president
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, laid before the House a
communication, which was read as follows:
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, November 21, 1997.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
The Speaker, House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in
Clause 5 of Rule III of the Rules of the U.S. House of
Representatives, I have the honor to transmit correspondence
received from the White House on November 20, 1997 at 6:50
p.m. and said to contain a letter from the President dated
11/20/97 regarding the Line Item Veto Act and ``Agriculture,
Rural Development, Food an Drug Administration and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998''.
With warm regards,
Robin H. Carle,
Clerk.
para.1.16 cancellation pursuant to line item veto act--h.r. 2160
The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows:
The White House,
Washington, DC, November 20, 1997.
The Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: In accordance with the Line Item Veto
Act, I hereby cancel the dollar amounts of discretionary
budget authority, as specified in the attached reports,
contained in the ``Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and
Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
1998'' (H.R. 2160). I have determined that the cancellation
of these amounts will reduce the Federal budget deficit, will
not impair any essential Government functions, and will not
harm the national interest. This letter, together with its
attachments, constitutes a special message under section 1022
of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of
1974, as amended.
Sincerely,
William J. Clinton.
Pursuant to section 1025(a) of the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974, the message, together with the
accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Appropriations and
the Committee on the Budget and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 105-179).
para.1.17 communication from the clerk--message from the president
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, laid before the House a
communication, which was read as follows:
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, November 21, 1997.
The Hon. Newt Gingrich,
The Speaker,
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in
Clause 5 of Rule III of the Rules of the U.S. House of
Representatives, I have the honor to transmit correspondence
received from the White House on November 20, 1997 at 6:50
p.m. and said to contain a letter from the President dated
11/20/97 regarding the Line Item Veto Act (H.R. 2107, the
Interior Appropriations, FY 1998).
With warm regards,
Robin H. Carle,
Clerk.
para.1.18 cancellation pursuant to line item veto act--h.r. 2107
The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows:
The White House,
Washington, November 20, 1997.
The Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: In accordance with the Line Item Veto
Act, I hereby cancel the dollar amounts of discretionary
budget authority, as specified in the attached reports,
contained in the ``Department of the Interior and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R. 2107). I have
determined that the cancellation of these amounts will reduce
the Federal budget deficit, will not impair any essential
Government functions, and will not harm the national
interest. This letter, together with its attachments,
constitutes a special message under section 1022 of the
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, as
amended.
Sincerely,
William J. Clinton.
Pursuant to section 1025(a) of the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974, the message, together with the
accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Appropriations
and the Committee on the Budget and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 105-
180).
para.1.19 communication from the clerk--message from the president
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, laid before the House a
communication, which was read as follows:
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, December 2, 1997.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in
Clause 5 of Rule III of the Rules of the U.S. House of
Representatives, I have the honor to transmit correspondence
received from the White House on December 2, 1997 at 1:05
p.m. and said to contain a letter from the President dated
12/2/97 regarding the Line Item Veto Act (H.R. 2267,
Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations, FY 1998).
With warm regards,
Robin H. Carle,
Clerk.
para.1.20 cancellation pursuant to line item veto act--h.r. 2267
The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows:
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The White House,
Washington, DC, December 2, 1997.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: In accordance with the Line Item Veto
Act, I hereby cancel the dollar amount of discretionary
budget authority, as specified in the attached report,
contained in the ``Departments of Commerce, Justice, and
State, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1998'' (H.R.
2267). I have determined that the cancellation of this amount
will reduce the Federal budget deficit, will not impair any
essential Government functions, and will not harm the
national interest. This letter, together with its attachment,
constitutes a special message under section 1022 of the
Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, as
amended.
Sincerely,
William J. Clinton.
Pursuant to section 1025(a) of the Congressional Budget and
Impoundment Control Act of 1974, the message, together with the
accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on Appropriations
and the Committee on the Budget and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 105-
181).
para.1.21 communication from the minority leader--appointment--u.s.
long-range air power panel
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, laid before the House a
communication, which was read as follows:
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, January 16, 1998.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Washington,
DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 8131, Public Law 105-
56, I hereby appoint the following individual to the
independent panel to evaluate the adequacy of current
planning for United States long-range air power: Mr. Walter
E. Morrow, Jr., Massachusetts.
Yours very truly,
Richard A. Gephardt.
para.1.22 subpoena response
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, laid before the House the
following communication from Mr. William H. Grady, Adminstrative
Assistant to Mr. Brown of California:
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, November 14, 1997.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Washington,
DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you pursuant
to Rule L (50) of the Rules of the House that I have been
served with a subpoena issued by the Superior Court, County
of Los Angeles, State of California.
After consultation with the General Counsel, I have
determined that compliance is consistent with the privileges
and rights of the House.
Sincerely,
William H. Grady,
Administrative Assistant to
Congressman George E. Brown, Jr.
para.1.23 subpoena response
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, laid before the House the
following communication from the Sergeant at Arms:
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, November 14, 1997.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you pursuant
to Rule L (50) of the Rules of the House that I have been
served with a subpoena issued by the United States District
Court for District of Columbia.
After consultation with the General Counsel, I have
determined that compliance with the subpoena relates to my
official duties, and that partial compliance with the
subpoena is consistent with the privileges and precedents of
the House.
Sincerely,
Bill Livingood,
Sergeant at Arms.
para.1.24 subpoena response
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, laid before the House the
following communication from Mr. Beau Gex, District Director for Mr.
Taylor of Mississippi:
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, December 10, 1997.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to notify you pursuant to Rule L
(50) of the House that I have been served with a subpoena
duces tecum issued by the Chancery Court of Forrest County,
Mississippi, in the case of Michelle Anderson v. Kade Paul
Anderson, Case No. 94-0711-GN-D.
After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, I
have determined that the subpoena relates to my official
duties, and that compliance with the subpoena is consistent
with the privileges and precedents of the House.
Sincerely yours,
Beau Gex,
District Director for the
Honorable Gene Taylor.
para.1.25 subpoena response
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, laid before the House the
following communication from Mr. Evans:
House of Representatives,
Washington, DC, January 6, 1998.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you, pursuant
to Rule L (50) of the Rules of the House of Representatives,
that my office was served with a subpoena (for documents)
issued by the McLean County, Illinois Circuit Court in the
case of Lack v. Crain, No. 97 L 155, and directed to the
``Keeper of Employment Records''.
After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, I
have determined that compliance with the subpoena is
consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House.
Sincerely,
Lane Evans,
Member of Congress.
para.1.26 subpoena response
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. LaHOOD, laid before the House the
following communication from Ms. Lisbeth M. McBride, Office of the Chief
Administrative Officer:
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of
Representatives,
Washington, DC, January 13, 1998.
Hon. Newt Gingrich,
Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: This is to formally notify you, pursuant
to Rule L (50) of the Rules of the House of Representatives,
that I have been served with a subpoena duces tecum issued by
the Superior Court for the District of Columbia in the case
of Williams v. Psychiatric Institute of Washington.
After consultation with the Office of General Counsel, I
have determined that compliance with the subpoena is not
consistent with the precedents and privileges of the House
and, therefore, that the subpoena should be resisted.
Sincerely,
Lisbeth M. McBride.
para.1.27 recess--4:12 p.m.
The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. PEASE, pursuant to clause 12 of rule I,
declared the House in recess at 4 o'clock and 12 minutes p.m., until
approximately 8:40 p.m.
para.1.28 after recess--8:47 p.m.
The SPEAKER called the House to order.
para.1.29 joint session to receive a message from the President
The Assistant to the Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Vice President and
Members of the Senate, who entered the Hall of the House and took seats
assigned them, the Vice President taking the Chair to the right of the
Speaker.
Whereupon, pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 194, the SPEAKER
called the joint session of the two Houses to order.
The SPEAKER announced the appointment of Messrs. Armey, DeLay,
Boehner, Cox, Dickey, Hutchinson, Gephardt, Bonior, Fazio, Mrs.
Kennelly and Messrs. Berry and Snyder as members of the Committee on the
part of the House to escort the President into the Hall of the House.
The Vice President announced the appointment of Messrs. Lott, Nickles,
Mack, Thurmond, Daschle, Ford, Ms. Mikulksi, Messrs. Breaux, Kerry,
Kerrey, Torricelli, Reid, Rockefeller, Dorgan, and Leahy as members of
the committee on the part of the Senate to escort the President into the
Hall of the House.
The Assistant to the Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Acting Dean of the
Diplomatic Corps, ambassadors, ministers, and charges d'affaires of
foreign governments, who entered the Hall of the House and took seats
assigned them.
The Assistant to the Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Chief Justice of
the United States and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, who
entered the Hall of the House and took seats assigned to them.
The Assistant to the Sergeant-at-Arms announced the Members of the
President's Cabinet, who entered the Hall of the House and took seats
assigned to them.
The Sergeant-at-Arms announced the President of the United States at 9
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o'clock and 9 minutes p.m., escorted by the committees of the two
Houses, entered the Hall of the House and, at the Clerk's desk,
delivered the following message:
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of the 105th Congress,
distinguished guests, my fellow Americans, since the last time we met in
this Chamber, America has lost two patriots and fine public servants.
Though they sat on opposite sides of the aisle, Representatives Walter
Capps and Sonny Bono shared a deep love for this House and an unshakable
commitment to improving the lives of all our people.
In the past few weeks, they have both been eulogized. Tonight I think
we should begin by sending a message to their families and their friends
that we celebrate their lives and give thanks to their service to our
Nation.
For 209 years, it has been the President's duty to report to you on
the State of the Union. Because of the hard work and high purpose of the
American people, these are good times for America. We have more than 14
million new jobs. The lowest unemployment in 24 years. The lowest core
inflation in 30 years. Incomes are rising, and we have the highest
homeownership in history. Crime has dropped for a record five years in a
row and the welfare rolls are at their lowest level in 27 years. Our
leadership in the world is unrivaled. Ladies and gentlemen, the state of
our union is strong.
But with barely 700 days left in the 20th Century, this is not a time
to rest; it is a time to build, to build the America within our reach.
An America where everybody has a chance to get ahead with hard work.
Where every citizen can live in a safe community. Where families are
strong, schools are good, and all our young people can go on to college.
An America where scientists find cures for diseases from diabetes to
Alzheimer's to AIDS. An America where every child can stretch a hand
across a keyboard and reach every book ever written, every painting ever
painted, every symphony ever composed. Where government provides the
opportunity and citizens honor the responsibility to give something back
to their communities. An America which leads the world to new heights of
peace and prosperity.
This is the America we have begun to build; this is the America we can
leave to our children if we join together to finish the work at hand.
Let us strengthen our Nation for the 21st Century.
Rarely have Americans lived through so much change, in so many ways,
in so short a time. Quietly but with gathering force, the ground has
shifted beneath our feet, as we have moved into an Information Age, a
global economy, a truly new world.
For five years now, we have met the challenge of these changes, as
Americans have at every turning point in our history, by renewing the
very idea of America: widening the circle of opportunity, deepening the
meaning of our freedom, forging a more perfect union.
We have shaped a new kind of government for the Information Age. I
thank the Vice President for his leadership and the Congress for its
support in building a government that is leaner, more flexible, a
catalyst for new ideas. And most of all, a government that gives the
American people the tools they need to make the most of their own lives.
We have moved past the sterile debate between those who say government
is the enemy and those who say government is the answer. My fellow
Americans, we have found a third way. We have the smallest government in
35 years, but a more progressive one. We have a smaller government, but
a stronger Nation.
We are moving steadily toward an even stronger America in the 21st
Century. An economy that offers opportunity. A society rooted in
responsibility. And a Nation that lives as a community.
First, Americans in this Chamber and across our Nation have pursued a
new strategy for prosperity: Fiscal discipline to cut interest rates and
spur growth; investments in education and skills in science and
technology and transportation to prepare our people for the new economy;
new markets for American products and American workers.
When I took office, the deficit for 1998 was projected to be $357
billion, and heading higher. This year, our deficit is projected to be
$10 billion, and heading lower. For three decades, six presidents have
come before you to warn of the damage deficits pose to our Nation.
Tonight, I come before you to announce that the Federal deficit, once
so incomprehensibly large that it had 11 zeros, will be simply zero.
I will submit to Congress for 1999 the first balanced budget in 30
years. And if we hold fast to fiscal discipline, we may balance the
budget this year, 4 years ahead of schedule. You can all be proud of
that because turning a sea of red ink into black is no miracle. It is
the product of hard work by the American people and of two visionary
actions in Congress: the courageous vote in 1993 that led to a cut in
the deficit of 90 percent and the truly historic bipartisan balanced
budget agreement passed by this Congress.
Here is the really good news. If we maintain our resolve, we will
produce balanced budgets as far as the eye can see. We must not go back
to unwise spending or untargeted tax cuts that risk reopening the
deficit. Last year, together, we enacted targeted tax cuts so that the
typical middle class family will now have the lowest tax rates in 20
years.
My plan to balance the budget next year includes both new investments
and new tax cuts targeted to the needs of working families: for
education, for child care, for the environment.
But whether the issue is tax cuts or spending, I ask all of you to
meet this test: approve only those priorities that can actually be
accomplished without adding a dime to the deficit.
Now, if we balance the budget for next year, it is projected that we
will then have a sizable surplus in the years that immediately follow.
What should we do with this projected surplus? I have a simple, four-
word answer: save Social Security first.
Tonight I propose that we reserve 100 percent of the surplus, that is
every penny of any surplus, until we have taken all the necessary
measures to strengthen the Social Security system for the 21st century.
Let us say, let us say to all Americans watching tonight, whether you
are 70 or 50 or whether you just started paying into the system, Social
Security will be there when you need it.
Let us make this commitment: Social Security first. Let's do that
together.
I also want to say that all the American people who are watching us
tonight should be invited to join in this discussion, in facing these
issues squarely and forming a true consensus on how we should proceed.
We will start by conducting nonpartisan forums in every region of the
country, and I hope that lawmakers of both parties will participate. We
will hold the White House conference on Social Security in December,
and one year from now I will convene the leaders of Congress to craft
historic bipartisan legislation to achieve a landmark for our
generation, a Social Security system that is strong in the 21st
century.
In an economy that honors opportunity, all Americans must be able to
reap the reward of prosperity. Because these times are good, we can
afford to take one simple, sensible step to help millions of workers
struggling to provide for their families. We should raise the minimum
wage.
The information age is first and foremost an education age in which
education must start at birth and continue throughout a lifetime.
Last year from this podium I said that education has to be our
highest priority. I laid out a ten-point plan to move us forward and
urged all of us to let politics stop at the schoolhouse door. Since
then, this Congress, across party lines, and the American people have
responded in the most important year for education in a generation,
expanding public school choice, opening the way to 3,000 new charter
schools, working to connect every classroom in the country to the
information superhighway, committing to expand Head Start to a million
children, launching America Reads, sending literally thousands of
college students into our elementary schools to make sure all our 8-
year-olds can read.
Last year I proposed and you passed 220,000 new Pell Grant
scholarships for deserving students. Student loans are already less
expensive and easier to repay. Now you get to deduct the interest.
Families all over America now can
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put their savings into new tax-free education IRAs. And this year for
the first 2 years of college families will get a $1,500 tax credit, a
Hope Scholarship that will cover the cost of most community college
tuition. And for junior and senior year, graduate school and job
training, there is a lifetime learning credit. You did that and you
should be very proud of it.
And because of these actions, I have something to say to every family
listening to us tonight: Your children can go on to college. If you
know a child from a poor family, tell her not to give up. She can go on
to college. If you know a young couple struggling with bills, worried
they won't be able to send their children to college, tell them not to
give up. Their children can go on to college. If you know somebody
who's caught in a dead-end job and afraid he can't afford the classes
necessary to get better jobs for the rest of his life, tell him not to
give up. He can go on to college.
Because of the things that have been done, we can make college as
universal in the 21st century as high school is today. And, my friends,
that will change the face and future of America.
We have opened wide the doors of the world's best system of higher
education. Now we must make our public elementary and secondary schools
the world's best as well by raising standards, raising expectations and
raising accountability.
Thanks to the actions of this Congress last year, we will soon have,
for the very first time, a voluntary national test based on national
standards in 4th grade reading and 8th grade math.
Parents have a right to know whether their children are mastering the
basics, and every parent already knows the key: good teachers and small
classes. Tonight I propose the first ever national effort to reduce
class size in the early grades. My balanced budget will help to hire
100,000 new teachers who have passed a State competency test. Now, with
these teachers, listen, with these teachers we will actually be able to
reduce class size in the first, second and third grades to an average
of 18 students a class all across America.
Now, if I have got the math right, more teachers teaching smaller
classes requires more classrooms. So I also propose a school
construction tax cut to help communities modernize or build 5,000
schools.
We must also demand greater accountability. When we promote a child
from grade to grade who hasn't mastered the work, we don't do that
child any favors. It is time to end social promotion in America's
schools.
Last year, last year in Chicago, they made that decision, not to hold
our children back but to lift them up. Chicago stopped social promotion
and started mandatory summer school to help students who are behind to
catch up. I propose, I propose to help other communities follow
Chicago's lead. Let's say to them, stop promoting children who don't
learn and we will give you the tools to make sure they do.
I also ask this Congress to support our efforts to enlist colleges
and universities to reach out to disadvantaged children starting in the
6th grade so that they can get the guidance and hope they need so they
can know that they too will be able to go on to college.
As we enter the 21st century, the global economy requires us to seek
opportunity not just at home but in all the markets of the world. We
must shape this global economy, not shrink from it. In the last 5 years
we have led the way in opening new markets with 240 trade agreements
that remove foreign barriers to products bearing the proud stamp ``Made
in the USA''.
Today, record high exports account for fully one-third of our
economic growth. I want to keep them going, because that's the way to
keep America growing and to advance a safer, more stable world.
Now, all of you know, whatever your views are, that I think this is a
great opportunity for America. I know there is opposition to more
comprehensive trade agreements. I have listened carefully, and I
believe that the opposition is rooted in two fears: first, that our
trading partners will have lower environmental and labor standards
which will give them an unfair advantage in our market and do their own
people no favors even if there's more business; and, second, that if we
have more trade, more of our workers will lose their jobs and have to
start over.
I think we should seek to advance worker and environmental standards
around the world. I have made it abundantly clear that it should be a
part of our trade agenda, but we cannot influence other countries'
decisions if we send them a message that we're backing away from trade
with them. This year I will send legislation to Congress and ask other
nations to join us to fight the most intolerable labor practice of all:
Abusive child labor.
We should also offer help and hope to those Americans temporarily
left behind by the global marketplace or by the march of technology,
which may have nothing to do with trade. That's why we have more than
doubled funding for training dislocated workers since 1993. And if my
new budget is adopted, we will triple funding. That's why we must do
more, and more quickly, to help workers who lose their jobs for
whatever reason. You know, we help communities in a special way when
their military base closes. We ought to help them in the same way if
their factory closes.
Again, I ask the Congress to continue its bipartisan work to
consolidate the tangle of training programs we have today into one
single GI bill for workers, a simple skills grant so people can, on
their own, move quickly to new jobs, to higher incomes and brighter
futures.
Now, we all know in every way in life change is not always easy, but
we have to decide whether we're going to try to hold it back and hide
from it or reap its benefits. And remember the big picture here. While
we've been entering into hundreds of new trade agreements, we've been
creating millions of new jobs. So this year we will forge new
partnerships with Latin America, Asia and Europe, and we should pass
the new African Trade Act. It has bipartisan support.
I will also renew my request for the fast track negotiating authority
necessary to open more new markets, create more new jobs, which every
President has had for two decades.
You know, whether we like it or not, in ways that are mostly
positive, the world's economies are more and more interconnected and
interdependent. Today an economic crisis anywhere can affect economies
everywhere. Recent months have brought serious financial problems to
Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea and beyond.
Now, why should Americans be concerned about this? First, these
countries are our customers. If they sink into recession, they won't be
able to buy the goods we'd like to sell them. Second, they are also our
competitors. So if their currencies lose their value and go down, then
the price of their goods will drop, flooding our market and others with
much cheaper goods, which makes it a lot tougher for our people to
compete. And finally, they are our strategic partners. Their stability
bolsters our security.
The American economy remains sound and strong, and I want to keep it
that way. But because the turmoil in Asia will have an impact on all
the world's economies, including ours, making that negative impact as
small as possible is the right thing to do for America, and the right
thing to do for a safer world.
Our policy is clear: No nation can recover if it does not reform
itself. But when nations are willing to undertake serious economic
reform, we should help them do it. So I call on Congress to renew
America's commitment to the International Monetary Fund. I think we
should say to all the people we are trying to represent here that
preparing for a far-off storm that may reach our shores is far wiser
than ignoring the thunder until the clouds are just overhead.
A strong Nation rests on the rock of responsibility. A society rooted
in responsibility must first promote the value of work, not welfare. We
can be proud that after decades of finger-pointing and failure,
together we ended the old welfare system, and we are now replacing
welfare checks with paychecks.
Last year, after a record 4-year decline in welfare rolls, I
challenged our Nation to move 2 million more Americans off welfare by
the year 2000. I am pleased to report we have also met that goal, 2
full years ahead of schedule.
This is a grand achievement, the sum of many acts of individual
courage, persistence and hope. For 13 years,
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Elaine Kinslow of Indianapolis, Indiana, was on and off welfare. Today,
she is a dispatcher with a van company, she saved enough money to move
her family into a good neighborhood, and she is helping other welfare
recipients go to work.
Elaine Kinslow and all those like her are the real heroes of the
welfare revolution. There are millions like her all across America, and
I am happy she could join the First Lady tonight.
Elaine, we are very proud of you. Please stand up.
We still have a lot more to do, all of us, to make welfare reform a
success, providing child care, helping families move closer to
available jobs, challenging more companies to join our welfare-to-work
partnership, increasing child support collections from deadbeat parents
who have a duty to support their own children.
I also want to thank Congress for restoring some of the benefits to
immigrants who are here legally and working hard, and I hope you will
finish that job this year.
We have to make it possible for all hard-working families to meet
their most important responsibilities. Two years ago, we helped
guarantee that Americans can keep their health insurance when they
change jobs. Last year, we extended health care to up to 5 million
children. This year, I challenge Congress to take the next historic
steps.
One hundred sixty million of our fellow citizens are in managed care
plans. These plans save money, and they can improve care. But medical
decisions ought to be made by medical doctors, not insurance company
accountants. I urge this Congress to reach across the aisle and write
into law a Consumer Bill of Rights that says this: You have the right
to know all your medical options, not just the cheapest. You have the
right to choose the doctor you want for the care you need. You have the
right to emergency room care, wherever and whenever you need it. You
have the right to keep your medical records confidential. Now,
traditional care or managed care, every American deserves quality care.
Millions of Americans between the ages of 55 and 65 have lost their
health insurance. Some are retired, some are laid off, some lose their
coverage when their spouses retire. After a lifetime of work, they are
left with nowhere to turn. So I ask the Congress, let these hard-
working Americans buy into the Medicare system. It will not add a dime
to the deficit, but the peace of mind it will provide will be
priceless.
Next, we must help parents protect their children from the gravest
health threat that they face, an epidemic of teen smoking, spread by
multimillion-dollar marketing campaigns. I challenge Congress, let's
pass bipartisan, comprehensive legislation that will improve public
health, protect our tobacco farmers, and change the way tobacco
companies do business forever. Let's do what it takes to bring teen
smoking down. Let's raise the price of cigarettes by up to $1.50 a pack
over the next 10 years, with penalties on the tobacco industry if it
keeps marketing to our children. Now, tomorrow, like every day, 3,000
children will start smoking, and 1,000 will die early as a result. Let
this Congress be remembered as the Congress that saved their lives.
In the new economy, most parents work harder than ever. They face a
constant struggle to balance their obligations to be good workers, and
their even more important obligations to be good parents.
The Family and Medical Leave Act was the very first bill I was
privileged to sign into law as President in 1993. Since then, about 15
million people have taken advantage of it, and I have met a lot of them
all across this country. I ask you to extend that law to cover 10
million more workers and to give parents time off when they have to go
see their children's teachers or take them to the doctor.
Child care is the next frontier we must face to enable people to
succeed at home and at work. Last year I cohosted the very first White
House Conference on Child Care with one of our foremost experts,
America's First Lady. From all corners of America we heard the same
message without regard to region or income or political affiliation: We
have to raise the quality of child care. We have to make it safer. We
have to make it more affordable.
So here is my plan: Help families to pay for child care for 1 million
more children. Scholarships and background checks for child care
workers, and a new emphasis on early learning. Tax credits for
businesses that provide child care for their employees. And the larger
child care tax credit for working families.
Now, if you pass my plan, what this means is that a family of 4 with
an income of $35,000 and high child care costs will no longer pay a
single penny of Federal income tax.
You know, I think this is such a big issue with me because of my own
personal experience. I have often wondered how my mother when she was a
young widow would have been able to go away to school and get an
education and come back and support me if my grandparents had not been
able to take care of me. She and I were really very lucky. How many
other families have never had that same opportunity? The truth is, we
do not know the answer to that question, but we do know what the answer
should be. Not a single American family should ever have to choose
between the job they need and the child they love.
A society rooted in responsibility must provide safe streets, safe
schools, and safe neighborhoods. We pursued a strategy of more police,
tougher punishment and smarter prevention, with crime fighting
partnerships with local law enforcement and citizen groups where the
rubber hits the road. I can report to you tonight that it is working.
Violent crime is down, robbery is down, assault is down, burglary is
down for five years in a row all across America. Now we need to finish
the job of putting 100,000 more police on our streets.
Again, I ask Congress to pass a juvenile crime bill that provides
more prosecutors and probation officers to crack down on gangs and guns
and drugs and bar violent juveniles from buying guns for life. And, I
ask you to dramatically expand our support for after-school programs. I
think every American should know that most juvenile crime is committed
between the hours of 3 in the afternoon and 8 at night. We can keep so
many of our children out of trouble in the first place if we give them
some place to go other than the streets, and we ought to do it.
Drug use is on the decline. I thank General McCaffrey for his
leadership, and I thank this Congress for passing the largest antidrug
budget in history. Now I ask you to join me in a groundbreaking effort
to hire 1,000 new Border Patrol agents and to deploy the most
sophisticated available new technologies to help close the door on
drugs at our borders. Police, prosecutors and prevention programs, as
good as they are, they cannot work if our court system does not work.
Today there are large numbers of vacancies in our Federal courts. Here
is what the Chief Justice of the United States wrote: Judicial
``vacancies cannot remain at such high levels indefinitely without
eroding the quality of justice.'' I simply ask the United States Senate
to heed this plea and vote on the highly qualified nominees before you
up or down.
We must exercise responsibility not just at home, but around the
world. On the eve of a new century, we have the power and the duty to
build a new era of peace and security. But make no mistake about it,
today's possibilities are not tomorrow's guarantees. America must stand
against the poisoned appeals of extreme nationalism. We must combat an
unholy axis of new threats from terrorists, international criminals and
drug traffickers. These 21st century predators feed on technology and
the free flow of information and ideas and people, and they will be all
the more lethal if weapons of mass destruction fall into their hands.
To meet these challenges, we are helping to write international rules
of the road for the 21st century, protecting those who join the family
of nations, and isolating those who do not.
Within days, I will ask the Senate for its advice and consent to make
Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic the newest members of NATO. For
50 years, NATO contained communism and kept America and Europe secure.
Now these three formerly Communist countries have said yes to
democracy. I ask the Senate to say yes to them, our new allies. By
taking in new members and working closely with new partners, including
Russia and Ukraine, NATO can help to assure that Europe is a
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stronghold for peace in the 21st century.
Next, I will ask Congress to continue its support for our troops and
their mission in Bosnia. This Christmas, Hillary and I traveled to
Sarajevo with Senator and Mrs. Dole and a bipartisan congressional
delegation. We saw children playing in the streets where two years ago
they were hiding from snipers and shells. The shops were filled with
food, the cafes were alive with conversation.
The progress there is unmistakable, but it is not yet irreversible.
To take firm root, Bosnia's fragile peace still needs the support of
American and allied troops when the current NATO mission ends in June.
I think Senator Dole actually said it best. He said, this is like being
ahead in the fourth quarter of a football game. Now is not the time to
walk off the field and forfeit the victory.
I wish all of you could have seen our troops in Tuzla. They are very
proud of what they are doing in Bosnia and we are all very proud of
them.
One of those brave soldiers is sitting with the First Lady tonight,
Army Sergeant Michael Tolbert. His father was a decorated Vietnam vet.
After college in Colorado, he joined the Army. Last year, he led an
Infantry unit that stopped a mob of extremists from taking over a radio
station that is a voice of democracy and tolerance in Bosnia.
Thank you very much, Sergeant, for what you represent. Please stand
up.
In Bosnia, and around the world, our men and women in uniform always
do their mission well. Our mission must be to keep them well-trained
and ready, to improve their quality of life, and to provide the 21st
Century weapons they need to defeat any enemy.
I ask Congress to join me in pursuing an ambitious agenda to reduce
the serious threat of weapons of mass destruction. This year, four
decades after it was first proposed by President Eisenhower, a
comprehensive nuclear test ban is within reach. By ending nuclear
testing we can help to prevent the development of new and more
dangerous weapons and make it more difficult for non-nuclear states to
build them.
I am pleased to announce that four former chairmen of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, Generals John Shalikashvili, Colin Powell, David Jones
and Admiral William Crowe, have endorsed this treaty, and I ask the
Senate to approve it this year.
Together, we must also confront the new hazards of chemical and
biological weapons and the outlaw states, terrorists, and organized
criminals seeking to acquire them.
Saddam Hussein has spent the better part of this decade and much of
his nation's wealth not on providing for the Iraqi people but on
developing nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and the missiles to
deliver them. The United Nations weapons inspectors have done a truly
remarkable job, finding and destroying more of Iraq's arsenal than was
destroyed during the entire Gulf War. Now, Saddam Hussein wants to stop
them from completing their mission.
I know I speak for everyone in this chamber, Republicans and
Democrats, when I say to Saddam Hussein: You cannot defy the will of
the world. And when I say to him: You have used weapons of mass
destruction before. We are determined to deny you the capacity to use
them again.
Last year, the Senate ratified the Chemical Weapons Convention to
protect our soldiers and citizens from poison gas. Now we must act to
prevent the use of disease as a weapon of war and terror. The
Biological Weapons Convention has been in effect for 23 years now. The
rules are good, but the enforcement is weak. We must strengthen it with
a new international inspection system to detect and deter cheating.
In the months ahead, I will pursue our security strategy with old
allies in Asia and Europe, and new partners from Africa to India and
Pakistan, from South America to China. And from Belfast to Korea to the
Middle East, America will continue to stand with those who stand for
peace.
Finally, it is long past time to make good on our debt to the United
Nations. More and more, we are working with other Nations to achieve
common goals. If we want America to lead, we have got to set a good
example. As we see so clearly in Bosnia, allies who share our goals can
also share our burdens.
In this new era, our freedom and independence are actually enriched,
not weakened, by our increasing interdependence with other nations, but
we have to do our part.
Our Founders set America on a permanent course toward ``a more
perfect union.'' To all of you I say it is a journey we can only make
together, living as one community.
First, we have to continue to reform our government, the instrument
of our national community.
Everyone knows elections have become too expensive, fueling a fund-
raising arms race. This year, by March the 6th, at long last the Senate
will actually vote on bipartisan campaign finance reform proposed by
Senators McCain and Feingold. Let us be clear: A vote against McCain-
Feingold is a vote for soft money and for the status quo. I ask you to
strengthen our democracy and pass campaign reform this year.
But at least equally important, we have to address the real reason
for the explosion in campaign costs: the high cost of media
advertising. For the folks watching at home, those were the groans of
pain in the audience.
I will formally request that the Federal Communications Commission
act to provide free or reduced-cost television time for candidates who
observe spending limits voluntarily. The airwaves are a public trust
and broadcasters also have to help us in this effort to strengthen our
democracy.
Under the leadership of Vice President Gore, we have reduced the
Federal payroll by 300,000 workers, cut 16,000 pages of regulation,
eliminated hundreds of programs, and improved the operations of
virtually every government agency. But we can do more.
Like every taxpayer, I am outraged by the reports of abuses by the
IRS. We need some changes there: New citizen advocacy panels, a
stronger taxpayer advocate, phone lines open 24 hours a day, relief for
innocent taxpayers. Last year, by an overwhelming bipartisan margin,
the House of Representatives passed sweeping IRS reforms. This bill
must not now languish in the Senate. Tonight I ask the Senate: Follow
the House. Pass the bipartisan package as your first order of business.
I hope to goodness before I finish I can think of something to say
``Follow the Senate'' on so I will be out of trouble.
A nation that lives as a community must value all its communities.
For the past five years, we have worked to bring the spark of private
enterprise to inner-city and poor rural areas with community
development banks, more commercial loans into poor neighborhoods,
cleanups of polluted sites for development.
Under the continued leadership of the Vice President, we proposed to
triple the number of empowerment zones to give business incentives to
invest in those areas. We should also give poor families more help to
move into homes of their own, and we should use tax cuts to spur the
construction of more low-income housing.
Last year this Congress took strong action to help the District of
Columbia. Let us renew our resolve to make our capital city a great
city for all who live and visit here.
Our cities are the vibrant hubs of great metropolitan areas. They are
still the gateways for new immigrants from every continent who come
here to work for their own American dreams. Let's keep our cities going
strong into the 21st century. They are a very important part of our
future.
Our communities are only as healthy as the air our children breathe,
the water they drink, the Earth they will inherit.
Last year we put in place the toughest ever controls on smog and
soot. We moved to protect Yellowstone, the Everglades, Lake Tahoe. We
expanded every community's right to know about toxics that threaten
their children.
Just yesterday our food safety plan took effect, using new signs to
protect consumers from dangers like e-coli and salmonella.
Tonight I ask you to join me in launching a new clean water
initiative, a far-reaching effort to clean our rivers, our lakes and
our coastal waters for our children.
Our overriding environmental challenge tonight is the worldwide
problem of climate change, global warming, the gathering crisis that
requires worldwide action.
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The vast majority of scientists have concluded unequivocally that if
we do not reduce the emission of greenhouse gases at some point in the
next century, we will disrupt our climate and put our children and
grandchildren at risk.
This past December, America led the world to reach a historic
agreement, committing our Nation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
through market forces, new technologies, energy efficiency.
We have it in our power to act right here, right now. I propose $6
billion in tax cuts and research and development to encourage
innovation, renewable energy, fuel-efficient cars, energy-efficient
homes.
Every time we have acted to heal our environment, pessimists told us
it would hurt the economy. Well, today our economy is the strongest in
a generation. And our environment is the cleanest in a generation. We
have always found a way to clean the environment and grow the economy
at the same time. And when it comes to global warming, we will do it
again.
Finally, communities means living by the defining American value, the
ideal heard round the world, that we are all created equal. Throughout
our history we haven't always honored that ideal, and we have never
fully lived up to it.
Often it is easier to believe that our differences matter more than
what we have in common. It may be easier, but it is wrong. What must we
do in our day and generation to make sure that America truly becomes
one Nation? What do we have to do? We are becoming more and more
diverse. Do you believe we can become one Nation?
The answer cannot be to dwell on our differences but to build on our
shared values. We all cherish family and faith, freedom and
responsibility. We all want our children to grow up in a world where
their talents are matched by their opportunities.
I have launched this national initiative on race to help us recognize
our common interests and to bridge the opportunity gaps that are
keeping us from becoming one America.
Let us begin by recognizing what we still must overcome.
Discrimination against any American is un-American. We must vigorously
enforce the laws that make it illegal.
I ask your help to end the backlog at the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission. Sixty thousand of our fellow citizens are
waiting in line for justice, and we should act now to end their wait.
We should also recognize that the greatest progress we can make
toward building one America lies in the progress we make for all
Americans without regard to race. When we open the doors of college to
all Americans, when we rid all our streets of crime, when there are
jobs available to people from all our neighborhoods, when we make sure
all parents have the child care they need, we are helping to build one
Nation.
We, in this Chamber and in this government, must do all we can to
address the continuing American challenge to build one America. But we
will only move forward if all our fellow citizens, including every one
of you at home watching tonight, is also committed to this cause. We
must work together, learn together, live together, serve together. On
the forge of common enterprise, Americans of all backgrounds can hammer
out a common identity.
We see it today in the United States military, in the Peace Corps, in
AmeriCorps. Wherever people of all races and backgrounds come together
in a shared endeavor and get a fair chance, we do just fine. With
shared values and meaningful opportunities and honest communication and
citizen service, we can unite a diverse people in freedom and mutual
respect. We are many. We must be one.
In that spirit, let us lift our eyes to the new millennium. How will
we mark that passage? It just happens once every thousand years.
This year Hillary and I launched the White House Millennium Program
to promote America's creativity and innovation and to preserve our
heritage and culture into the 21st century. Our culture lives in every
community, and every community has places of historic value that tell
our stories as Americans. We should protect them. I am proposing a
public-private partnership to advance our arts and humanities and to
celebrate the millennium by saving America's treasures, great and
small.
And while we honor the past, let us imagine the future.
Think about this, the entire store of human knowledge now doubles
every 5 years. In the 1980s, scientists identified the gene causing
cystic fibrosis. It took 9 years.
Last year scientists located the gene that causes Parkinson's disease
in only 9 days. Within a decade, gene chips will offer a road map for
prevention of illnesses throughout a lifetime. Soon we will be able to
carry all the phone calls on Mother's Day on a single strand of fiber
the width of a human hair. A child born in 1998 may well live to see
the 22nd century.
Tonight, as part of our gift to the millennium, I propose a 21st
Century Research Fund for path-breaking scientific inquiry, the largest
funding increase in history for the National Institutes of Health, the
National Science Foundation, the National Cancer Institute.
We have already discovered genes for breast cancer and diabetes. I
ask you to support this initiative so ours will be the generation that
finally wins the war against cancer and begins a revolution in our
fight against all deadly diseases.
As important as all this scientific progress is, we must continue to
see that science serves humanity, not the other way around. We must
prevent the misuse of genetic tests to discriminate against any
American. And we must ratify the ethical consensus of the scientific
and religious communities and ban the cloning of human beings.
We should enable all the world's people to explore the far reaches of
cyberspace. Think of this: The first time I made a State of the Union
speech to you, only a handful of physicists used the Worldwide Web.
Literally just a handful of people. Now, in schools and libraries,
homes and businesses, millions and millions of Americans surf the net
everyday.
We must give parents the tools they need to help protect their
children from inappropriate material on the Internet, but we also must
make sure that we protect the exploding global commercial potential of
the internet.
We can do the kinds of things that we need to do and still protect
our kids. For one thing, I ask Congress to step up support for building
the next generation Internet. It's getting kind of clogged, you know,
and the next generation Internet will operate at speeds up to a
thousand times faster than today.
Even as we explore this innerspace in the new millennium, we're going
to open new frontiers in outer space. Throughout all history humankind
has had only one place to call home: Our planet earth. Beginning this
year, 1998, men and women from 16 countries will build a foothold in
the heavens. The International Space Station, with its vast expanses,
scientists and engineers will actually set sail on an uncharted sea of
limitless mystery and unlimited potential, and this October a true
American hero, a veteran pilot of 149 combat missions and one five-hour
space flight that changed the world will return to the heavens.
Godspeed, John Glenn.
John, you will carry with you America's hopes. And on your uniform
once again you will carry America's flag, marking the unbroken
connection between the deeds of America's past and the daring of
America's future.
Nearly 200 years ago a tattered flag, its broad stripes and bright
stars still gleaming through the smoke of a fierce battle moved Francis
Scott Key to scribble a few word on the back of an envelope, the words
that became our national anthem. Today that Star Spangled Banner, along
with the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of
Rights are on display just a short walk from here. They are America's
treasures and we must also save them for the ages.
I ask all Americans to support our project to restore all our
treasures so that the generations of the 21st century can see for
themselves the images and the words that are the old and continuing
glory of America, an America that has continued to rise through every
age, against every challenge, of people of great works and greater
possibilities who have always, always found the wisdom and strength to
come together as one nation, to widen the
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circle of opportunity, to deepen the meaning of our freedom, to form
that more perfect union. Let that be our gift to the 21st century. God
bless you and God bless the United States.
At 10 o'clock and 25 minutes p.m., the President of the United States
retired from the Hall of the House, followed by his Cabinet.
The Chief Justice of the United States and Associate Justices of the
Supreme Court retired from the Hall of the House.
The ambassadors, ministers and charges d'affaires of foreign
governments retired from the Hall of the House.
The SPEAKER, at 10 o'clock and 30 minutes p.m., then declared the
joint session of the two Houses dissolved.
The Vice President and Members of the Senate retired from the Hall of
the House.
para.1.30 reference of the president's message
On motion of Mr. DUNCAN, the message of the President, as delivered,
was referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the
Union and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 105-178).
para.1.31 senate bills and concurrent resolution referred
Bills and a concurrent resolution of the Senate of the following
titles were taken from the Speaker's table and, under the rule, referred
as follows:
S. 191. An Act to throttle criminal use of guns; to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 758. An Act to make certain technical corrections to the
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
S. 1172. An Act for the relief of Sylvester Flis.
S. 1213. An Act to establish a National Ocean Council, a
Commission on Ocean Policy, and for other purposes, and in
addition, to the Committee(s) on Resources, Science, and
Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
S. 1566. An Act to amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil
Relief Act of 1940 to protect the voting rights of military
personnel, and for other purposes, and in addition, to the
Committee(s) on Judiciary and Veterans' Affairs, for a period
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
S. Con. Res. 39. A concurrent resolution expressing the
sense of the Congress that the German Government should
expand and simplify its reparations system, provide
reparations to Holocaust survivors in Eastern and Central
Europe, and set up a fund to help cover the medical expenses
of Holocaust survivors.
para.1.32 leave of absence
By unanimous consent, leave of absence was granted--
To Mr. SCHIFF, for today through February 13, 1998;
To Mr. ORTIZ, for today through February 3, 1998;
To Mr. BECERRA, for today and the balance; and
To Mr. RUSH, for today.
And then,
para.1.33 adjournment
On motion of Mr. DUNCAN, pursuant to the provisions of House
Resolution 338, at 10 o'clock and 31 minutes p.m., the House adjourned
out of respect for the late Honorable Sonny Bono until 1 o'clock p.m.,
Wednesday, January 28, 1998, pursuant to the special order heretofore
agreed to.
para.1.34 reports of committees on public bill
Under clause 2 of rule XIII, report of committees was delivered to the
Clerk for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows:
[Pursuant to the order of the House on November 13, 1997 the following
report was filed on December 19, 1997]
Mr. LEACH: Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
H.R. 217. A bill to amend title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney
Homeless Assistance Act to consolidate the Federal programs
for housing assistance for the homeless into a block grant
program that ensures that States and communities are provided
sufficient flexibility to use assistance amounts effectively;
with an amendment (Rept. No. 105-407). Referred to the
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
para.1.35 public bills and resolutions
Under clause 5 of Rule X and clause 4 of Rule XXII, public bills and
resolutions were introduced and severally referred, as follows:
By Mr. NETHERCUTT:
H.R. 3089. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to
provide for the submission to Congress and the public of the
identity of any individual for whom a waiver of the
eligibility requirements for interment in Arlington National
Cemetery is granted, and for other purposes; to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.
By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mrs. Chenoweth, and Mr.
Rohrabacher):
H.R. 3090. A bill to require the withdrawal of the United
States from the International Monetary Fund; to the Committee
on Banking and Financial Services.
By Mr. ANDREWS:
H.R. 3091. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of
1974 to require a two-thirds vote on the passage of
legislation that repeals, increases, or waives the
discretionary spending limit or repeals or waives the pay-as-
you-go provisions of the Balanced Budget and Emergency
Deficit Control Act of 1985 if the current year budget was
not in surplus or the budget for the fiscal year immediately
preceding such year was not in surplus; to the Committee on
Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. BARR of Georgia:
H.R. 3092. A bill to repeal authority for administration of
an au pair program by the United States Information Agency;
to the Committee on International Relations.
By Mr. BARR of Georgia:
H.R. 3093. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to
add the drug flunitrazepam to schedule I of the schedules of
control substances; to the Committee on Commerce, and in
addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to
be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. GIBBONS (for himself and Mr. Ensign):
H.R. 3094. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior
from promulgating certain regulations relating to Indian
gaming activities; to the Committee on Resources.
By Mr. ARCHER (for himself and Mr. Kasich):
H.R. 3095. A bill to establish the Bipartisan Panel to
Design Long-Range Social Security Reform; to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
By Mr. GREENWOOD:
H.R. 3096. A bill to correct a provision relating to
termination of benefits for convicted persons; to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce.
By Mr. LARGENT (for himself, Mr. Paxon, Mr. Kasich, Mr.
Condit, Mr. Hall of Texas, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Bachus,
Mr. Bartlett of Maryland, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Burr of
North Carolina, Mr. Calvert, Mr. Campbell, Mr.
Cannon, Mr. Chabot, Mrs. Chenoweth, Mr. Cooksey, Mrs.
Cubin, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Deal of Georgia, Mr.
Duncan, Ms. Dunn of Washington, Mr. Ehrlich, Mrs.
Emerson, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, Mr. Ensign, Mr.
Foley, Mr. Forbes, Mrs. Fowler, Mr. Franks of New
Jersey, Ms. Granger, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. Hutchinson,
Mr. Inglis of South Carolina, Mr. Istook, Mr. Jones,
Mr. Linder, Mr. Manzullo, Mr. McCrery, Mr. McIntosh,
Mr. Metcalf, Mr. Miller of Florida, Mr. Moran of
Kansas, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Nethercutt, Mr. Norwood, Mr.
Paul, Ms. Pryce of Ohio, Mr. Radanovich, Mr. Redmond,
Mr. Riggs, Mr. Riley, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Scarborough,
Mr. Bob Schaffer, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Sensenbrenner, Mr.
Sessions, Mr. Shadegg, Mrs. Linda Smith of
Washington, Mr. Snowbarger, Mr. Stump, Mr. Sununu,
Mr. Talent, Mr. Tauzin, Mr. Thornberry, Mr. Tiahrt,
Mr. Wamp, Mr. Watts of Oklahoma, Mr. Weldon of
Florida, Mr. Whitfield, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Pitts, Mr.
McKeon, and Mr. Bonilla):
H.R. 3097. A bill to terminate the Internal Revenue Code of
1986; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. LIVINGSTON:
H.R. 3098. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 to terminate public financing of Presidential election
campaigns; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. MCNULTY (for himself, Mr. English of
Pennsylvania, Mr. Ford, Mr. Paul, Mr. Nadler, Mr.
Hinchey, Mr. Frost, Mrs. Myrick, and Mr. Baldacci):
H.R. 3099. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to
require that recipients of Federal payments have the option
to receive such payments by electronic funds transfer or by
check; to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
By Mr. BONIOR (for himself, Mr. Gephardt, Mr. Lewis of
Georgia, Ms. DeLauro, Mrs. Kennelly of Connecticut,
Mr. Clay, Mr. Ackerman, Mr. Berman, Mr. Blagojevich,
Mr. Brown of California, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr.
Conyers, Mr. Coyne, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Davis of
Illinois, Mr. Delahunt, Mr. Dellums, Mr. Evans, Mr.
Fattah, Mr. Filner, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr.
Gejdenson, Mr. Green, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Hastings of
Florida, Mr. Hefner, Mr. Hilliard, Mr. Hinchey, Ms.
Jackson-Lee, Mr. Kennedy of Massachusetts,
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Mr. Kildee, Ms. Kilpatrick, Mr. Klink, Mr. Kucinich,
Mr. LaFalce, Mr. Lantos, Ms. Lofgren, Mrs. Lowey, Mr.
Manton, Mr. Markey, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Matsui, Mr.
McDermott, Mr. McGovern, Mrs. Meek of Florida, Mr.
Miller of California, Mrs. Mink of Hawaii, Mr.
Nadler, Ms. Norton, Mr. Olver, Mr. Owens, Mr.
Pallone, Mr. Payne, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Rahall, Ms.
Roybal-Allard, Mr. Rush, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Sawyer, Mr.
Stark, Mr. Torres, Mr. Towns, Ms. Velazquez, Ms.
Waters, Mr. Engel, Ms. Furse, Mr. Jackson, Ms. Eddie
Bernice Johnson of Texas, Ms. Kaptur, Ms. McKinney,
Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mr. Moakley, Mr. Neal of
Massachusetts, Mr. Sabo, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Slaughter,
Mr. Stokes, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Tierney, Mr. Vento, Mr.
Waxman, and Mr. Wynn):
H.R. 3100. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of
1938 to increase the Federal minimum wage; to the Committee
on Education and the Workforce.
By Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts:
H.R. 3101. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 to require faster vesting of employer contributions to
defined benefit plans, to require employer plans to permit
rollovers to individual retirement accounts on an employee's
separation from service, and for other purposes; to the
Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee
on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts:
H.R. 3102. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 to provide an inflation adjustment for the maximum
amount which may be contributed to an individual retirement
plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. PITTS (for himself, Ms. Granger, Mr. Sununu, Mr.
Hulshof, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Cook, Mr. Pickering, Mr. Bob
Schaffer, Mr. Snowbarger, Mr. Brady, Mr. Cooksey, Mr.
Rogan, Mr. Peterson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Watkins, Mr.
Cannon, Mr. Pease, Mr. Redmond, Mr. Aderholt, Mrs.
Emerson, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Hutchinson, and Mr. Ryun):
H.R. 3103. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 to increase the standard deduction for married
individuals, to exclude certain amounts of interest and
dividends from gross income, to increase the deduction for
the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals, and
to allow private colleges to establish prepaid tuition plans;
to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. RILEY (for himself, Mr. Salmon, Mr. Bachus, Mr.
McIntosh, Mr. Cannon, Mr. Istook, Mr. Paul, Mr. King
of New York, Mr. Callahan, Mr. Aderholt, and Mr.
DeLay):
H.R. 3104. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 to provide that married couples may file a combined
return under which each spouse is taxed using the rates
applicable to unmarried individuals; to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
By Mr. ROHRABACHER:
H.R. 3105. A bill to provide that the President may not
waive the prohibitions on providing to the Socialist Republic
of Vietnam financing and other forms of assistance by the
Overseas Private Investment Corportation or the Export-Import
Bank; to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, and
in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. Stearns, Mr. DeFazio,
Mr. Rohrabacher, and Mr. Paul):
H.R. 3106. A bill to restrict the use of the exchange
stabilization fund; to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services.
By Mr. SAXTON:
H.R. 3107. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to
provide for termination of a military retiree's required
contributions to the military Survivor Benefit Plan after the
retiree has made contributions for 30 years and has attained
age 70; to the Committee on National Security.
By Mr. SAXTON (for himself and Mr. Smith of New
Jersey):
H.R. 3108. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social
Security Act to correct inequities in payments to home health
agencies for home health services under the interim payment
system; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition
to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned.
By Mr. SOLOMON:
H.R. 3109. A bill to establish the Thomas Cole National
Historic Site in the State of New York, and for other
purposes; to the Committee on Resources.
By Mr. TALENT (for himself, Mr. LaTourette, and Mr.
Paul):
H.R. 3110. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 to allow small employers a credit against income tax for
certain expenses for long-term training of employees in
highly skilled metalworking trades; to the Committee on Ways
and Means.
By Mr. VISCLOSKY:
H.R. 3111. A bill to assure that the services of a non-
emergency department physician are available to hospital
patients 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week in all non-Federal
hospitals with at least 100 licensed beds; to the Committee
on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and
Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as
fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Ms. WATERS:
H.R. 3112. A bill to authorize funds for the use by the
United States Customs Service of high energy container x-ray
systems and automated targeting systems for inspection of
cargo at major checkpoints along the borders of the United
States that are contiguous with other countries; to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska:
H.R. 3113. A bill to reauthorize the Rhinoceros and Tiger
Conservation Act of 1994; to the Committee on Resources.
By Mr. LEACH (for himself, Mr. LaFalce, Mrs. Roukema,
Mr. Vento, Mr. Hinchey, and Mr. Jackson):
H.R. 3114. A bill to authorize United States participation
in a quota increase and the New Arrangements to Borrow of the
International Monetary Fund, and for other purposes; to the
Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
By Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD:
H.R. 3115. A bill to establish professional development
partnerships to improve the quality of America's teachers and
the academic achievement of students in the classroom, and
for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the
Workforce.
By Mr. ARMEY:
H. Con. Res. 201. Concurrent resolution providing for an
adjournment of the two Houses; considered and agreed to.
By Mr. GOODLING (for himself, Mrs. Johnson of
Connecticut, Mr. Greenwood, Mr. Cook, Mr. Blunt, Mr.
Wolf, Mr. Hefley, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. Pitts, Mr.
Snowbarger, Mr. Shuster, Mr. Largent, and Mr. Bunning
of Kentucky):
H. Con. Res. 202. Concurrent resolution expressing the
sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should
acknowledge the importance of at-home parents and should not
discriminate against families who forego a second income in
order for a mother or father to be at home with their
children; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
By Mr. MASCARA (for himself, Mr. Evans, Mr. Murtha, and
Mr. Kildee):
H. Con. Res. 203. Concurrent resolution requesting that the
United States Postal Service issue a commemorative postage
stamp honoring the 100th anniversary of the founding of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
By Mr. RYUN:
H. Con. Res. 204. Concurrent resolution honoring the
members of the United States Armed Forces who served, and the
families of members of the United States Armed Forces who
lost their lives or were injured, during the Tet Offensive of
the Vietnam War; to the Committee on National Security.
By Mr. DREIER:
H. Res. 335. A resolution providing for a committee to
notify the President of the assembly of the Congress;
considered and agreed to.
By Mr. ARMEY:
H. Res. 336. A resolution to inform the Senate that a
quorum of the House has assembled; considered and agreed to.
By Mr. ARMEY:
H. Res. 337. A resolution providing for the hour of meeting
of the House; considered and agreed to.
By Mr. LEWIS of California:
H. Res. 338. A resolution expressing the condolences of the
House on the death of the Honorable Sonny Bono, A
Representative from the State of California; considered and
agreed to.
By Mr. BARR of Georgia:
H. Res. 339. A resolution expressing the sense of the House
that sections 3345 through 3349 of title 5, United States
Code (commonly referred to as the ``Vacancies Act''),
relating to the appointment of certain officers to fill
vacant positions in Executive agencies, apply to all
Executive agencies, including the Department of Justice; to
the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to
be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
By Mr. PASCRELL:
H. Res. 340. A resolution expressing the sense of the House
of Representatives that any budgetary surplus achieved by the
end of fiscal year 2002 be saved for investment in the Social
Security Program; to the Committee on the Budget, and in
addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to
be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
para.1.36 memorials
Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memorials were presented and referred as
follows:
232. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the House of
Representatives of the State of Michigan, relative to House
Resolution No. 75 memorializing the Congress of the
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United States to redirect some military spending, not to
include reductions in veterans programs or benefits or to
compromise our national security, to the states to enable
them to meet domestic needs; to the Committee on National
Security.
233. Also, a memorial of the House of Representatives of
the State of Florida, relative to a resolution urging the
United States Department of the Navy to take actions
necessary to enable the continued operation of the Navy
Exchange located at the site of the former Orlando Naval
Training Center; to the Committee on National Security.
234. Also, a memorial of the House of Representatives of
the State of Michigan, relative to House Concurrent
Resolution No. 21 memorializing the Congress of the United
States to make changes in the Ready Reserve Mobilization
Income Insurance Program; to the Committee on National
Security.
235. Also, a memorial of the House of Representatives of
the State of Michigan, relative to House Resolution No. 94
memorializing Congress, the President, and the Federal Trade
Commission to maintain existing standards for the use of the
``Made in USA'' label; to the Committee on Commerce.
236. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, relative to Senate Resolution No. 89
memorializing the Congress of the United States and the EPA
to halt the imposition of the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards for ground-level ozone and particulate and
reconsider its decision to impose even more stringent
standards upon this Commonwealth until the required studies
and impact analyses are completed; to the Committee on
Commerce.
237. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Texas,
relative to Senate Resolution 55 requesting the Congress of
the United States to continue its efforts to determine the
location and status of all United States military personnel
still missing in Southeast Asia; to the Committee on
International Relations.
238. Also, a memorial of the House of Representatives of
the State of Ohio, relative to House Concurrent Resolution
No. 18 memorializing the Congress of the United States to
propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States
to protect the integrity of and prohibit the physical
desecration of the American flag; to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
239. Also, a memorial of the House of Representatives of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, relative to House
Resolution No. 304 memorializing the President and Congress
of the United States to direct both the FTC and the
Department of Justice to examine the proposed actions of
Westinghouse Electric Corporation to determine whether the
sales would stifle competition, significantly raise consumer
and supplier prices or detrimentally impact suppliers of the
nuclear and non-nuclear power generation market; to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
para.1.37 additional sponsors
Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors were added to public bills and
resolutions as follows:
H.R. 12: Mr. Gutierrez and Mr. Manton.
H.R. 44: Mr. Evans, Mr. Hinojosa, Mrs. Emerson, and Mr.
Saxton.
H.R. 45: Mr. Turner, Mr. Lipinski, and Mr. Reyes.
H.R. 59: Mr. Rogan, Mr. Ensign, Ms. Granger, Mr. Redmond,
Mr. Ganske, Mr. Goss, Mr. Watts of Oklahoma, Mr. Hastings of
Washington, Mr. Bilbray, Mr. Camp, Mr. Cox of California,
Mrs. Emerson, and Mr. Riley.
H.R. 65: Mr. John.
H.R. 80: Mr. Quinn.
H.R. 96: Ms. Hooley of Oregon.
H.R. 107: Mr. Hall of Texas, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Olver, and
Mr. Ney.
H.R. 130: Mr. Klink.
H.R. 131: Mr. Hall of Texas.
H.R. 132: Mr. Archer, Mr. Shays, Mr. Watts of Oklahoma, Mr.
Hall of Texas, and Ms. Rivers.
H.R. 133: Mr. Klug.
H.R. 165: Mr. Bonilla and Mr. Rahall.
H.R. 192: Mr. Luther.
H.R. 219: Mr. Metcalf and Mrs. Emerson.
H.R. 298: Ms. Lofgren.
H.R. 303: Mr. Christensen, Mr. Goode, Mr. Forbes, Mrs.
Linda Smith of Washington, Mr. Cook, and Mr. John.
H.R. 306: Mr. Poshard, Mr. Weygand, Mrs. Kennelly of
Connecticut, and Mr. Sisisky.
H.R. 332: Mr. Sherman.
H.R. 337: Mr. Olver.
H.R. 339: Mr. Green.
H.R. 399: Mr. Paxon.
H.R. 402: Mr. Paul.
H.R. 419: Ms. Rivers.
H.R. 444: Mr. Tierney.
H.R. 498: Ms. Rivers.
H.R. 612: Mr. Costello and Mr. Engel.
H.R. 614: Mr. Paxon, Mr. Bachus, and Mr. Taylor of
Mississippi.
H.R. 633: Mr. Hinchey.
H.R. 634: Mr. McCrery.
H.R. 635: Mr. Ackerman.
H.R. 676: Mr. Walsh, Mr. Hall of Ohio, and Mr. Abercrombie.
H.R. 744: Mr. Kucinich.
H.R. 758: Mr. Cook and Ms. Dunn of Washington.
H.R. 766: Mr. Yates and Mr. Engel.
H.R. 778: Mr. Hinchey.
H.R. 779: Mr. Hinchey.
H.R. 780: Mr. Hinchey.
H.R. 859: Mr. Stearns, Mr. Rohrabacher, Mr. Gillmor, Mr.
Young of Alaska, Mr. Moran of Kansas, Mr. Wicker, and Mr.
John.
H.R. 871: Mr. McGovern.
H.R. 872: Mr. Davis of Florida, Mr. Franks of New Jersey,
Mr. Matsui, and Mr. Snyder.
H.R. 934: Mr. Taylor of Mississippi.
H.R. 950: Mr. Cummings, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr.
Olver, and Ms. Kilpatrick.
H.R. 964: Mr. Poshard.
H.R. 979: Mr. Klink, Mr. Bunning of Kentucky, Mr. Dingell,
Mr. Watt of North Carolina, Mrs. Myrick, Ms. Pryce of Ohio,
Mr. Cook, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Waxman, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Meek of
Florida, and Mr. Pomeroy.
H.R. 980: Mr. Hutchinson.
H.R. 1038: Ms. Kilpatrick and Mr. Moran of Virginia.
H.R. 1059: Mr. Hastings of Washington and Mr. Bilbray.
H.R. 1111: Mr. LaHood, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr. Matsui, Mrs.
Maloney of New York, Mr. Romero-Barcelo, Mr. Deutsch, Mr.
Dixon, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Graham, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Berry,
Mrs. Lowey, Ms. Rivers, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Filner, Mr. Wise,
Mr. Cook, Mrs. Clayton, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. Ford, and Mr.
Pascrell.
H.R. 1126: Mr. Ensign, Mrs. Emerson, Ms. DeLauro, Mr.
McDade, Mr. Hayworth, and Mr. Maloney of Connecticut.
H.R. 1130: Mr. Obey, Mr. Hastings of Florida, and Mr.
Wexler.
H.R. 1134: Mr. Gejdenson.
H.R. 1146: Mr. Burton of Indiana and Mr. Combest.
H.R. 1147: Mr. Sessions.
H.R. 1165: Mr. Bishop, Mrs. Maloney of New York, and Mr.
Rush.
H.R. 1205: Mr. Houghton.
H.R. 1215: Mr. LaFalce, Mr. Hinchey, and Mr. DeFazio.
H.R. 1231: Mr. Pease, Mr. Waxman, Mr. Allen, Ms. Woolsey,
and Mrs. Thurman.
H.R. 1242: Mr. Baker.
H.R. 1261: Mr. Latham.
H.R.1266: Mr. Paul.
H.R. 1301: Mr. Borksi.
H.R. 1302: Mr. Gutierrez.
H.R. 1334: Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Kennedy of Rhode
Island, and Mr. Engel.
H.R. 1415: Mr. Peterson of Minnesota, Mr. Clay, Mr.
Skelton, Ms. Carson, Ms. Pelosi, Ms. Norton, Mr. Sherman, and
Ms. Jackson-Lee.
H.R. 1425: Mr. Frank of Massachusetts and Mr. Kildee.
H.R. 1453; Mr. Hinchey.
H.R. 1500: Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Manton.
H.R. 1507: Mr. Kennedy of Massachusetts and Mr. Ford.
H.R. 1521: Mr. Rohrabacher and Mr. Taylor of Mississippi.
H.R. 1531: Ms. Eshoo, Mrs. Maloney of New York, Mr. Engel,
and Mr. Ensign.
H.R. 1592: Mr. Paul.
H.R. 1595: Mr. Boehner, Mr. Canady of Florida, Mrs.
Emerson, Mr. McKeon, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Nussle, and
Mr. Hilleary.
H.R. 1601: Mrs. Maloney of New York, Mr. Frost, Mr. Brown
of Ohio, Mr. LoBiondo, Mr. Rohrabacher, Ms. Kilpatrick, Mr.
Ackerman, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Manton, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr.
Peterson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Wexler, Mr. Tierney, Mr.
Underwood, Mr. Schiff, and Mrs. Kelly.
H.R. 1614: Mr. Luther.
H.R. 1679: Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. Kleczka, Mr.
Pascrell, Mr. Filner, and Mr. Mollohan.
H.R. 1682: Mr. Paul.
H.R. 1689: Mrs. Kennelly of Connecticut, Mr. Jefferson, Mr.
Rothman, Mr. Stenholm, Mr. Etheridge, Mr. Goss, Mrs. Kelly,
Mrs. Northup, and Mr. Gallegly.
H.R. 1698: Mr. Kucinich.
H.R. 1706: Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. Weygand, Mr.
Kennedy of Rhode Island, Ms. Brown of Florida, Mr. Manton,
Mr. Abercrombie, and Mr. Horn.
H.R. 1715: Mr. Engel, Mr. Hayworth, Mr. Bentsen, and Ms.
Woolsey.
H.R. 1763: Mr. Paul.
H.R. 1788: Mr. Vento.
H.R. 1812: Mr. Bachus.
H.R. 1813: Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Lantos, Mrs. Mink of Hawaii,
Ms. Kilpatrick, Mr. Kind of Wisconsin, and Mr. Engel.
H.R. 1858: Mr. McNulty.
H.R. 1864: Mr. Goodling.
H.R. 1874: Mr. Frank of Massachusetts.
H.R. 1915: Ms. Lofgren.
H.R. 1970: Mrs. Clayton, Mr. Roemer, Mr. Andrews, and Mr.
Snyder.
H.R. 2021: Mr. Nethercutt.
H.R. 2094: Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Payne, and Mr.
Kennedy of Rhode Island.
H.R. 2130: Mr. Schumer, Mr. Boehlert, Mr. Stark, Mr. Yates,
Mr. Pascrell, and Ms. Furse.
H.R. 2154: Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Markey, Mr. Meehan,
Mr. McDermott, Mr. Kennedy of Rhode Island, Mr. Frank of
Massachusetts, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Filner, Ms. Lofgren, and Mr.
Owens.
H.R. 2175: Mr. Baesler.
H.R. 2202: Mr. Chabot, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. Filner, Mr.
Mollohan, Mr. Delahunt, and Mr. Weldon of Florida.
H.R. 2212: Mr. Stark and Ms. Lofgren.
H.R. 2221: Mr. Canady of Florida and Mr. Boyd.
H.R. 2224: Mr. Lampson, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. McNulty, Mrs. Meek
of Florida, Mr. Stupak, Mrs. Emerson, and Mr. Manton.
H.R. 2228: Mr. Fattah, Mr. McDermott, Ms. DeLauro, Mr.
Abercrombie, Mr. LaFalce, and Mr. Sawyer.
H.R. 2281: Mr. McCollum.
H.R. 2313: Mr. Stump, Ms. Pryce of Ohio, and Mr.
Frelinghuysen.
H.R. 2351: Mr. Ford, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Towns, and Mr. Maloney
of Connecticut.
H.R. 2365: Mr. Forbes.
H.R. 2408: Mr. Wynn, Ms. Hooley of Oregon, Mr. Weygand, and
Mr. Dellums.
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H.R. 2454: Mr. Ford, Mr. Forbes, Mrs. Clayton, and Mr.
Wexler.
H.R. 2456: Mr. Engel and Mr. Roemer.
H.R. 2457: Mr. Ford, Mr. Forbes, Mrs. Clayton, and Mr.
Wexler.
H.R. 2477: Mr. LaTourette.
H.R. 2478: Mr. LaTourette.
H.R. 2481: Mr. Coyne and Mr. Allen.
H.R. 2495: Mr. Diaz-Balart and Ms. Ros-Lehtinen.
H.R. 2504: Mr. Payne, Mr. Coyne, Mr. Vento, Ms. Slaughter,
Mr. Frost, and Mr. Ney.
H.R. 2509: Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Murtha, Mr.
Norwood, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Miller of Florida, Ms. Kaptur, and
Mr. Hefley.
H.R. 2523: Mr. McHugh.
H.R. 2527: Mr. Etheridge, Mr. Engel, and Mr. Shays.
H.R. 2547: Mr. Delahunt, Mr. Faleomavaega, Ms. Pelosi, Mr.
Gejdenson, Mr. Hinchey, Ms. Lofgren, Ms. Kilpatrick, and Mr.
Underwood.
H.R. 2563: Mr. Andrews.
H.R. 2567: Mr. Weldon of Florida.
H.R. 2568: Mr. Blunt and Mr. Boyd.
H.R. 2586: Mr. Luther and Mr. Visclosky.
H.R. 2591: Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Sherman, Mr.
Foley, and Mrs. Maloney of New York.
H.R. 2625: Mr. Skeen, Mr. Christensen, Ms. Pryce of Ohio,
Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Souder, Mr. Lewis of California, Mrs.
Johnson of Connecticut, Mr. Portman, Mr. LaTourette, Mr.
DeLay, Mr. Regula, Mrs. Northup, Mr. Sununu, Mr. Aderholt,
Mr. English, of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Kasich, Ms.
Granger, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Stump, Mr. White, Mr. Bachus,
Mrs. Roukema, Mr. Fossella, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Snowbarger and
Mr. Blunt.
H.R. 2652: Mrs. Morella.
H.R. 2667: Mr. Paxon.
H.R. 2693: Mr. Davis of Illinois.
H.R. 2695: Mr. Fattah, Mr. Sandlin, and Mr. Underwood.
H.R. 2714: Mr. Berman.
H.R. 2723: Mr. Weldon of Florida.
H.R. 2734: Mr. Cannon, Mr. Ney, and Mr. Camp.
H.R. 2741: Mr. Cox of California.
H.R. 2748: Mr. Ganske.
H.R. 2754: Ms. Hooley of Oregon, Mr. Traficant, Mr.
Kleczka, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Engel.
H.R. 2760: Mr. Solomon, Mr. Condit, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr.
Watts of Oklahoma, Mr. Stump, Mr. Faleomavaega, Mr. English
of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Luther.
H.R. 2786: Mr. Bachus.
H.R. 2807: Mrs. Morella, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr.
Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Calvert, Ms. Pelosi, Ms. DeGette,
and Mr. Farr of California.
H.R. 2821: Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Canady
of Florida, Mr. Boyd, and Ms. Stabenow.
H.R. 2828: Ms. Norton, Mr. Sandlin, and Mr. Underwood.
H.R. 2846: Mr. Sam Johnson, Mr. Ballenger, Mr. Bereuter,
Mr. Cannon, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Chabot, Mr. Tiahrt, Mr. Goode,
Mr. Moran of Kansas, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. LaHood, Mrs. Linda
Smith of Washington, Mr. Salmon, Mr. Lewis of Kentucky, Mr.
English of Pennsylvania, Mr. Gibbons, and Mr. Nethercutt.
H.R. 2868: Mr. Stump.
H.R. 2870: Mr. Klug, Ms. Pryce of Ohio, Mr. LaTourette, Mr.
Chabot, Mr. Brown of Ohio, Mr. Stokes, Mr. Sawyer, and Mr.
Pastor.
H.R. 2874: Mr. Weldon of Florida.
H.R. 2900: Mrs. Thurman and Mr. Ford.
H.R. 2908: Mr. Hilliard, Mr. Watt of North Carolina, Mr.
Ewing, Mr. Leach, Mr. Costello, Mr. Bunning of Kentucky, Mr.
LoBiondo, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. English of
Pennsylvania, and Ms. Lofgren.
H.R. 2912: Mr. Ford, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. Wamp,
Mr. Coble, Mr. Hefner, Mr. Turner, Mr. Lampson, Mr. Cook, Mr.
Peterson of Minnesota, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Mascara, Mr. Skaggs,
Mr. Riley, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Maloney of Connecticut, Mr. Moran
of Kansas, Mr. Traficant, Mr. Roemer, Mr. Rogers, Mr.
Sandlin, Mr. Etheridge, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Rush, Mr. Pickering,
Mr. Watts of Oklahoma, Mr. John, Mr. Evans, Mr. Whitfield,
and Mr. Strickland.
H.R. 2921: Mr. Camp, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Frank of
Massachusetts, Mr. Dan Schaefer of Colorado, Mr. Poshard, Mr.
Klink, Mr. Gillmor, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Barrett of
Nebraska, Mr. Tanner, Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Peterson
of Minnesota, Mr. Stump, Mr. Nethercutt, Mr. Boyd, Mr. Goss,
Mr. Taylor of North Carolina, Mr. Skeen, Mr. Rogan, Mr.
Maloney of Connecticut, Mr. Upton, Mr. Young of Alaska, Mr.
Combest, Mr. Oxley, Mr. Christensen, Mr. Wise, Mr.
Hutchinson, Mrs. Morella, Mr. Horn, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Myrick,
Ms. Eshoo, Mrs. Chenoweth, Mr. Kind of Wisconsin, Mr.
Clement, Mr. Cook, Mr. Knollenberg, and Mr. Moran of Kansas.
H.R. 2936: Mr. Bliley, Mr. Goode, Mr. Hall of Texas, Mr.
McCrery, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Frelinghuysen, and Mr. Hoekstra.
H.R. 2943: Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Ford, Mr. Moakley,
and Mr. Hilliard.
H.R. 2944: Mr. Olver.
H.R. 2955: Mr. Holden and Mr. Metcalf.
H.R. 2985: Mr. Hayworth and Mr. Goodlatte.
H.R. 3014: Mr. Horn.
H.R. 3033: Ms. Waters, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas,
Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Watt of North Carolina, Mr.
Kennedy of Rhode Island, Mr. Hefner, Mr. Ackerman, Mr.
Romero-Barcelo, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Brown of California, Ms.
Woolsey, Mr. Bishop, Ms. Rivers, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr.
Wynn, Mr. Ford, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Strickland, Mr. Farr of
California, Mr. Rahall, Mr. Holden, Mr. Baldacci, Mr.
Pascrell, Mr. Kanjorski, Mrs. Thurman, Mr. Fattah, Mr. Moran
of Virginia, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Spratt, Mrs. Clayton, Mr.
Sawyer, Mr. Rangel, Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. Clyburn, Mr.
Hilliard, Mr. Scott, Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr.
Nadler, Mr. Owens, Mr. Boyd, Mr. Filner, Mr. Frank of
Massachusetts, Mr. Berman, Ms. DeLauro, Ms. Eshoo, Mrs.
Kennelly of Connecticut, Mrs. Mink of Hawaii, Mr. Pastor, Ms.
Jackson-Lee, Ms. Furse, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Diaz-Balart,
Mr. Payne, Mr. Dellums, Mr. Gutierrez, Ms. Christian-Green,
Ms. Norton, Mr. Kennedy of Massachusetts, Mr. Serrano, Mr.
Underwood, Mr. Jackson, Mr. McDermott, Ms. Kilpatrick, Mr.
Delahunt, Mr. Pallone, Ms. Millender-McDonald, Mr. Towns, Mr.
Dixon, Mr. Engel, and Ms. McKinney.
H.R. 3043: Mr. Gutierrez and Mr. Gejdenson.
H.R. 3050: Mr. Kleczka.
H.R. 3051: Mr. Cardin.
H.R. 3081: Mr. Baldacci, Mr. Bonior, Mr. Delahunt, Mr.
Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Frost, Mr. Green, Mrs. Maloney of
New York, Mr. Manton, Mr. McDermott, Ms. Norton, Ms. Rivers,
Ms. Slaughter, and Mr. Stark.
H.J. Res. 98: Mr. Engel.
H.J. Res. 102: Mrs. Meek of Florida, Mr. Ensign, Mr.
Frelinghuysen, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Maloney of
Connecticut, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Morella,
Mr. Kildee, Mr. Markey, Mr. Wicker, Mrs. Thurman, Mr.
Calvert, Mr. Snowbarger, Mr. Hamilton, Mrs. Maloney of New
York, Mr. Weller, Mr. Roemer, Mr. Porter, Mr. Doyle, Mr.
Owens, and Mrs. McCarthy of New York.
H. Con. Res. 52: Mr. Sessions.
H. Con. Res. 55: Mr. Horn.
H. Con. Res. 68: Mr. Stark.
H. Con. Res. 80: Mr. Gallegly and Mr. Cook.
H. Con. Res. 106: Mr. Payne, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Maloney of
Connecticut, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Berman, and Mr. Engel.
H. Con. Res. 112: Mr. Adam Smith of Washington and Mr.
Frank of Massachusetts.
H. Con. Res. 114: Mr. Bachus and Mr. Sanders.
H. Con. Res. 121: Mr. Shaw.
H. Con. Res. 148: Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Meehan.
H. Con. Res. 152: Ms. Lofgren, Mrs. Lowery, Mr. Engel and
Mr. Olver.
H. Con. Res. 184: Mr. Barrett of Wisconsin, Mr. Porter, Ms.
Norton, Mr. Ford, Mr. Castle, Mrs. Morella, Ms. Lofgren, Mr.
Stark, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Meehan.
H. Res. 37: Mr. Thompson and Mr. Ford.
H. Res. 211: Mr. Coble and Mr. Livingston.
H. Res. 246: Ms. Slaughter and Mr. Porter.
H. Res. 304: Mr. Rohrabacher and Mr. Lewis of Kentucky.
para.1.38 petitions, etc.
Under clause 1 of rule XXII, petitions and papers were laid on the
clerk's desk and referred as follows:
29. The SPEAKER presented a petition of the Broward County
Board of County Commissioners, Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
relative to supporting the passage of H.R. 1858 and S. 869,
both entitled ``Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1997''
currently pending before the United States Congress or, in
the alternative, the passage of such other federal
legislation that would prohibit employment discrimination
based on sexual orientation; to the Committee on Education
and the Workforce.
30. Also, a petition of the Essex County Board of
Supervisors, Elizabethtown, New York, relative to supporting
Federal Legislation designating English as the official
language of the United States of America; to the Committee on
Education and the Workforce.
31. Also, a petition of the City of North Wildwood, New
Jersey, relative to opposing H.R. 1534, known as the Private
Property Rights Implementation Act of 1997; to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
para.1.39 deletions of sponsors from public bills and resolutions
Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors were deleted from public bills
and resolutions as follows:
H.R. 1500: Mr. Meehan.